Lindiwe Sisulu

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Sisulu uninvolved in R1bn Tottenham Hotspur 'deal' with SA ... (Eyewitness News)

A statement released by the Department of Tourism slammed an article alleging Lindiwe Sisulu's involvement in the alleged proposal to sponsor the football ...

Such a proposal must still pass muster within the Tourism Ministry and is subject to the concurrence of National Treasury to conform to government prescripts." "Essentially, the SAT proposal is to conclude a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. A statement released by the Department of Tourism slammed an article alleging Lindiwe Sisulu's involvement in the alleged proposal to sponsor the football club.

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Public concern builds as Lindiwe Sisulu confirms Spurs deal is on ... (Daily Maverick)

Tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu has confirmed that a proposal is on the table. Public concern over the expenditure is building.

In Lindiwe’s defence, this deal to put “Visit SA” on the Spurs shirt does have the virtue of seamless brand alignment. The party also announced that it was sending a “delegation from DA Abroad” to go to Tottenham Hotspur’s headquarters in North London this week to enquire about the deal. Sisulu also stated that the proposal is yet to be approved by the Treasury. At no point in the two presentations seen by Daily Maverick is the plan referred to as a memorandum of understanding. A statement angrily denied that Lindiwe Sisulu herself had any personal interest in the deal. [ Thebe Ikalafeng called](https://twitter.com/ThebeIkalafeng/status/1620720218019618817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5Escreen-name%3AThebeIkalafeng%7Ctwcon%5Es1) the proposal an “irresponsible use of tax”, on the grounds that South Africa is “already a known and leading destination in Africa”.

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Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu knows nothing about a Tottenham ... (Independent Online)

According to Minister Lindiwe Sisulu's chief of staff, Bomanye Ntshona, this deal was proposed long before Sisulu joined the ministry and hasn't seen the ...

Even the Daily Maverick, through its source, indicates that this proposal dates back to 2017, of which the minister held a different portfolio. The DA will investigate this deal and if any money has exchanged hands.” Such a proposal must still pass the muster within the tourism ministry and is subject to the concurrence of the national Treasury,” Motale said. She did not even know at the time that the board had gone to work on this deal. This has nothing to do her. I can’t say much here, but fortunately I was acting chief of staff at the time,” Ntshona said in a WhatsApp message.

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Advertising, kit branding: Inside SA Tourism's nearly R1bn ... (News24)

SA Tourism has proposed a three-year sponsorship deal worth £42.5 million (about R900m) with English Premier League football club, Tottenham Hotspur. In ...

"With regard to this matter, Minister Sisulu is still awaiting a report and to be briefed by the SAT board as they are independent and take their own decisions on various matters. Such a proposal must still pass muster within the tourism ministry and is subject to the concurrence of National Treasury, to conform to government prescripts. "Essentially, the SAT proposal is to conclude a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. The documents also revealed that SA Tourism engaged with the club to be a tier-one partner of "London's most valuable football brand and the 8th most valuable football brand worldwide". News24 understands that the finalisation of the proposal has to be settled before the imminent Cabinet reshuffle by President Cyril Ramaphosa. - News24 understands that the finalisation of the proposal has to be settled before the imminent Cabinet reshuffle by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Sisulu denies involvement in controversial R1 billion tourism ... (The South African)

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu denied her involvement in a reported sponsorship deal with London-based Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur ...

The tourism department stressed that the SAT board is independent and Sisulu does not interfere with its decisions. We will also be tabling this matter at the next Tourism Portfolio Committee meeting,” said the opposition party. Sisulu responded to the article on Wednesday, saying it was riddled with inaccuracies. “The reporter falsely claims that Minister Sisulu is forcing SA Tourism to push through the deal through before she is moved from the Tourism portfolio. Lindiwe Sisulu denied claims that she is trying to push through a controversial deal with Spurs before she is removed from the Tourism portfolio. Lindiwe Sisulu reacted to a media report about a SA Tourism deal with Spurs.

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SA Tourism plan to sponsor Spurs worth more than Rwanda deal ... (SowetanLIVE)

A general view outside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham and Arsenal on January 15 2023.

Such a proposal must still pass muster within the tourism ministry and is subject to the concurrence of National Treasury to conform to government prescripts. "Minister Sisulu is in consultation with her legal team and will communicate the way forward in due course." "Essentially, the proposal is to conclude a memorandum of understanding with Tottenham Hotspur.

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Tourism Department responds to Tottenham Hotspur deal (eNCA)

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says the news article detailing a R1-billion proposal to sponsor Tottenham Hotspur is riddled with inaccuracies and ...

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says the news article detailing a R1-billion proposal to sponsor Tottenham Hotspur is riddled with inaccuracies and untruths. According to the tourism ministry, the reported deal is a Tourism Board matter on which Sisulu has not been briefed. JOHANNESBURG - Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says the news article detailing a R1-billion proposal to sponsor Tottenham Hotspur is riddled with inaccuracies and untruths.

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Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu Says She's Yet to Be Briefed on SA ... (Briefly)

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said she is in the dark about a South African tourism deal with English football club, Tottenham Hotspur, worth R1 billion.

[Sisulu did not mince her words](https://briefly.co.za/politics/151752-sisulu-slams-reports-supporting-niehaus-ret-movement-wont-spread-rumors/) when she made her dissatisfaction clear in a spicy tweet. Sisulu is expected to be briefed on the matter. “Lol......it's the timing of the deal that worries me. Why is the deal kept secret?” However, Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu is in the dark about the possible deal. The agreement would also have to be subject to National Treasury’s concurrence,

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Tottenham Hotspur still before SA Tourism board - Lindiwe Sisulu ... (Politicsweb)

DM claim that minister trying to push the deal through before she is shifted is false, says Dept.

With regard this matter Minister Sisulu is still awaiting for a report and to be briefed by SAT board as they are independent and take their own decisions on various matters. Such a proposal , must still pass muster within the Tourism Ministry and is subject to the concurrence of National Treasury , to conform to government prescripts. Even Daily Maverick through it source indicates that this proposal dates back to 2017, of which Minister Sisulu held a different portfolio.

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