By Simon Nare
The parliamentary portfolio committee on tourism has raised concerns over governance, financial transparency, implementation, and the effectiveness of South African Tourism’s (SAT) programmes aimed at promoting the country as a preferred destination.
In its consideration of the draft budget vote report, adopted after being tabled in the National Assembly on Tuesday, the committee noted continued governance challenges at SAT.
It further flagged the SAT Board for failing to take responsibility for these challenges, including its absence when it was due to present the 2026/27 Annual Performance Plan.
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille shared in the committee’s frustration.
“The Committee regarded the actions of the Board as being delinquent in not performing its fiduciary duties of reporting to Parliament,” the report stated.
The committee also called for clarity on the Tourism Amendment Bill, noting that it had previously been referenced in policy discussions with the Minister and that
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