SA Tourism board members resign after controversial sponsorship proposal

Posted on 4 February 2023

‘South African Tourism’s interim CFO Johan Van Der Walt has been linked to a sponsorship proposal worth almost R1 billion with English Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur,’ according to Daily Maverick. The 36-month contract would include branding on players’ kits and access to stadium hospitality for South African Tourism.

English football club Tottenham Hotspur link with SA government deal. Picture: Unsplash

READ: South Africa tourism agency considers R1 Billion sponsorship with football club

In a media briefing, SA Tourism CEO Themba Khumalo stated, ‘There was no involvement of an agent or middleman in this proposed partnership,’ as reported by News24. However, Khumalo’s PowerPoint presentation revealed that R31 million would be paid to Tottenham Hotspur by WWP Group, a company to which Van Der Walt admitted having links.

Following the news, three board members from South African Tourism – Enver Duminy, Ravi Nadasen, and Rosemary Anderson – resigned with immediate effect, according to eNCA. The resignations were reportedly received by tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu.

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