Question NW440 to the Minister of Tourism
21 April 2023 - NW440
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether, with reference to the announcement of the resignation of three SA Tourism board members on 4 February 2023, the specified board members who resigned were (a) attending any of the meetings when the sponsorship deal was discussed, (b) part of the quorum when the sponsorship of the R1 billion was approved and (c) part of the decision-making process of the sponsorship to the English soccer club, Tottenham Hotspur; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
(a) I have been informed by SA Tourism that all three members attended the Board meeting on 27 January 2023 where the Tottenham Hotspur proposal was first tabled for approval.
(b) I have been informed by SA Tourism that one board member attended the meeting and formed part of the quorum. The other two board members tendered their apologies and did not form part of the quorum.
(c) I have been informed by SA Tourism that one board member attended and recorded her dissent with regard to approval of the proposal. Another member, who tendered an apology for the meeting, formally submitted his disagreement and dissent in a letter to the Chairperson.