SA Tourism’s acting CEO Mzilikazi Themba Khumalo, today welcomed the appointment of their new board by Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu. Photo: Ross Jansen
SA acting CEO Mzilikazi Themba Khumalo today welcomed the appointment of the new board by Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.
Chaired by Dr Nondumiso Maphazi, the incoming board comprises Dr Aubrey Mhlongo who is deputy chairperson, Pretty Ntombela, Nomahlubi Mazwai, Odwa Mtati, Ravi Nadesen, Enver Duminy, Nandipha Mzileni Mbulawa, Mduduzi Zakwe, Rosemary Anderson, Lehlohonolo Rapodile and Nonkqubela Silulwane.
Khumalo said the new board would advance the recovery of the tourism sector and impact positively on the ideals of the National Development Plan, including, job creation, advancement of small business, and market access for women and youth in tourism.
Sisulu said, “The tourism sector recovery is well under way, and we are excited at the appointment of this new board which comprises highly skilled individuals from various sectors. Our industry is critical to the South African economy, as it contributes richly to the gross domestic product (GDP) and to the lives of the people of our country.”
The new board’s appointment comes as the travel and tourism industry is progressively showing signs of recovery, with the total number of passenger departures increasing by more than 55% after the devastating two years of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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