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De Lille Heads to Court, But First Hosts G20 Ministers in Mpumalanga

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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille is gearing up for a major court battle with the SA Tourism board, but before that, she’ll be welcoming the world to Mpumalanga. On 12 September, De Lille hosts the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, where global tourism leaders will finalise a bold action plan for sustainable tourism. Ahead of the event, she speaks to Phemelo to unpack South Africa’s role, the stakes of the inaugural G20 Tourism Investment Summit.
8 Sep 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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