Minister announces appointment of members to run SA Tourism affairs

Friday, August 22, 2025

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has announced the appointment of six individuals to manage the affairs of the South African Tourism Board until the appointment of the new Board is completed.

“The Minister of Tourism has in terms of section 16 (3) of the Tourism Act No. 3 of 2014, on good cause

shown, arrived at a decision to dissolve the South African Tourism Board and appoint the listed persons, to manage the affairs of the South African Tourism Board until the appointment of the new Board is completed,” said the department, in a statement on Friday.

Earlier this week, the Minister announced her decision to dissolve the board in terms of section16(3)(a) of the Tourism Act. Section16(3)(a) of the Act empowers the Minister to dissolve the board on good cause shown.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Department of Tourism said the decision took effect immediately. 

READ | Tourism Minister dissolves SA Tourism Board

The department announced the appointment of the following individuals: 
1. Dr. Mzamo Masito (Chairperson)
2. Ms. Kholeka Zama (Deputy Chairperson)
3. Dr. Shakir Jeeva
4. Mr. Khomotso Brian Mosehla
5. Ms. Siobhan Leyden and
6. Dr. Shamilla Chettiar (Representative of the department)

“The term of office for the above members is effective from today, 22 August 2025,” said the department, adding that the individuals possess collective knowledge, experience and qualifications relating to the function of the South African Tourism Board.

Dr Masito has over 25 years’ experience in growing businesses including growing brand visibility and brand availability. Masito who’s also passionate about education, lectured at the University of Cape Town’s Commerce Faculty and at AAA School of Advertising.

Deputy Chairperson Zama is a qualified Chartered Accountant CA (SA) who has obtained global exposure to multiple listed and unlisted industries working in executive and non-executive roles for over 20 years.

Meanwhile, Dr  Jeeva is an entrepreneur and multi-award winning financial and investment specialist with over 10 years’ experience in providing consulting services and leading companies in various sectors including financial services and, tourism and hospitality.

Mosehla is a qualified Chartered Accountant CA (SA). Previous career highlights include Corporate Finance Executive management, while Leyden is an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a wealth of experience in both the public and private sectors.

Dr Chetttiar is a seasoned civil servant with 24 years of work experience in the public sector, including eight years as an Executive Manager.

Additionally, the Minister appreciated the commitment of the members to serve South African Tourism and wished them well. – SAnews.gov.za