SCORE: D Under De Lille’s leadership, international and domestic tourism increased during the 2024–25 financial year, boosting South Africa’s economic and employment prospects. The department also maintained unqualified audit outcomes on financial and non-financial indicators. She also successfully led South Africa’s tourism promotion at international events, including ITB Berlin 2025, raising the country’s profile and […]
SCORE: A Patricia de Lille is seen as humble, accessible and responsive to concerns of the industry, which sees her as a welcome team player. She has intervened immediately when safety issues affecting tourists have been brought to her attention, getting hold of the police and other authorities to take action. De Lille has taken […]
Six board members quit in September after the minister announced a shake-up
South Africa no longer purely marketed as a leisure destination, but as a country of choice for conferences and exhibitions
The department has given R76.1 million for energy and water-saving measures at tourism sites as part of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme, Patricia de Lille says
The minister was speaking at Africa’s Travel Indaba, days after the acting chief executive of the country’s official national marketing agency resigned
During her opening address at Africa’s Travel Indaba, the minister emphasised the need for implementation to revive the industry
Sexual harassment and the Tottenham debacle are behind the decision to replace the board
The new minister, Patricia de Lille, believes the appointment process was flawed
DepartmentPublic Works and Infrastructure MinisterPatricia de Lille Key Goals1. Repair damaged state infrastructure: Achieved 2. Rebuild areas in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape affected by flooding: Partially achieved 3. Establish and enforce an anti-corruption forum in the built environment: Achieved Analysis Minister Patricia de Lille’s year was made difficult by the devastating KwaZulu-Natal floods that not […]