Patricia de Lille, the Minister of Tourism, dissolved the entire tourism board, on Wednesday, the 20th August 2025.
Speaking about this action, Sonja Boshoff, Chairperson of the tourism Committee, said that when such decisions are taken, they should always be aimed at improving governance within government entities.
“The committee is satisfied that the Minister acted on sound legal advice in arriving at her decision, which the committee notes and welcomes. The role of this entity is even more crucial given the geopolitical ructions that the country currently faces” said Boshoff.
She also said a new board should be appointed, without delay.
De Lille said on Wednesday, the board had failed to show cause in addressing the legality of the procedure it followed when convening a special meeting on 1 August—against her advice—wherein an unlawful resolution was taken.
“As the shareholder, one expects that the Minister’s counsel on such matters should be regarded and respected by entities under her portfolio,” said Boshoff.
Members were Judi Nwokedi, Miller Matola, Ikaneng Pilane, Maija de Rijk-Uys, Tumelo Selikane, Ayanda Mazibuko, Jonathan Gadiah, Lawson Naidoo and Rachel Nxele.