Statement On Court Judgment Regarding The Dissolution Of The South African Tourism (SAT) Board

The former board members of South African Tourism (SAT) acknowledge the recent court judgment concerning the dissolution of the SAT board by the Minister of Tourism. The court ruled that the application to challenge the Minister’s decision did not satisfy the legal requirement of urgency. The judgment did not address the substantive merits of the application or the lawfulness of the dissolution itself.

While we respect the court’s ruling, we are deeply disappointed with the outcome and firmly maintain that the Minister’s decision to dissolve the SAT board was unjustified, lacked merit, and constitutes an overreach of authority. The board members remain committed to challenging this decision and will continue to pursue all legal avenues to invalidate the Minister’s action and address the illegality of the dissolution.

We are steadfast in our dedication to promoting South Africa’s tourism industry and upholding the mission of SAT. Further updates will be provided as the legal process unfolds.

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