Question NW441 to the Minister of Tourism
21 April 2023 - NW441
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Tourism
a)(i) On what dates did certain board members of SA Tourism tender their resignations and (ii) by what date will the specified vacancies be filled and (b)(i) on what dates were and/or will the posts be advertised and (ii) by what date will the interviews take place?
Reply:
I have been informed that:
(a) (i) Mr. Enver Duminy resigned on 1 February 2023, while Mr. Ravi Nadasen and Ms. Rosemary Anderson resigned on 2 February 2023.
– 2 February 2023
(ii) and (b) (i) and (ii)
On Friday 18 April, via a Government Gazette, I will dissolve the SA Tourism Board.
In the same Gazette, I will appoint three Interim Board members in terms of Section 16 (3) (b) of the Tourism Act with experience in Finance, Governance and Tourism.
These three members will have full decision-making powers until such time that the Board is officially appointed.