11 November 2025 — Parliament, Cape Town
The Tourism Transformation Council of South Africa (TTCSA), led by Chairperson Dr. Eddy Khosa, appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Tourism to present its 2025 progress report under the theme: “Driving Transformation in the Tourism Sector in line with the B-BBEE Act.”

Governance and Background

The Council’s presentation traced the roots of its work to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act (No. 53 of 2003), signed into law by President Thabo Mbeki. The legislation sought to redress apartheid-era inequalities through empowerment measures such as ownership, management, skills development, employment equity, enterprise development, procurement, and socio-economic advancement.

Key milestones included:

• 2005: The first Tourism Charter was signed and the inaugural Charter Council, led by Mr. Tim Modise, was appointed.

• 2007: The B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice were gazetted, introducing the now-familiar B-BBEE scorecard.

• 2015: The Amended Tourism B-BBEE Sector Code came into force, binding all stakeholders in the sector.

• 2016–2018: Baseline and comparative studies assessed compliance with both the 2009 and 2015 Codes.

• 2019: The fourth Council, under Ms. Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, was appointed, and a Reviewed Sector Code was submitted to the DTIC for gazetting.

• 2024: The current, fifth Council was inaugurated under Dr. Khosa’s leadership.

Mandate and Legal Foundation

TTCSA’s mandate rests on three core pillars:

1. Providing guidance on sector-specific matters affecting B-BBEE.

2. Compiling reports on transformation progress within the tourism sector.

3. Sharing information among sector members and stakeholders.

The Council reports to the B-BBEE Commission, the B-BBEE Presidential Advisory Council, and both the Minister of Tourism and the Minister of Trade and Industry.

Legally, TTCSA operates as a non-profit company (NPC) under the Companies Act and is guided by King IV corporate governance principles and Section 38J of the PFMA. The organisation is compliant with SARS tax regulations, the Skills Development Levy, and UIF, with VAT registration still in progress.

SANAS Accreditation and Verification

The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) accredits verification agencies responsible for conducting B-BBEE verifications in tourism. These agencies, accredited for four years, issue B-BBEE certificates valid for 12 months and ensure compliance with the Tourism Sector Codes.

Provincial data on verification and establishment distribution is sourced from SANAS (2025) and the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA, 2025).

Progress to Date

Since its inauguration on 4 September 2024, TTCSA has moved rapidly to institutionalise its operations:

• The Minister of Tourism tasked the Council with aligning its transformation plan to the Government of National Unity’s three strategic priorities: inclusive growth and job creation, poverty reduction, and building a capable, ethical, and developmental state.

• On 16–17 October 2024, the Council received a comprehensive handover report from its predecessor and resolved to re-establish TTCSA as an independent organisation under the Joint Funding Agreement signed in August 2021.

• 31 October 2024: TTCSA opened its First National Bank account.

• 29 October 2024: Registration as a Non-Profit Company (NPC) with the CIPC was completed.

By March 2025, a full institutionalisation package — including a Business Case, Financial Budget, Joint Funding Agreement, Constitution Review, and Terms of Reference for a new transformation study — was presented to the Minister. The Department of Tourism is engaging the National Treasury to create a dedicated transfer budget line to support TTCSA operations.

Operational Milestones

• April 2025: The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) transferred R5.2 million to TTCSA under the Joint Funding Agreement.

• June–August 2025: Recruitment saw the appointment of a Stakeholder Manager, Office Assistant, Intern, Research, Policy, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, and Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) — a team of one male and four females.

• Office space was secured in Auckland Park, Johannesburg.

• A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is being finalised to formalise financial and operational engagement details.

TTCSA has also held consultations with the National Treasury regarding Council remuneration, with final recommendations pending ministerial approval (meeting held 4 November 2025).

Institutional Strengthening

The Council has launched its own website, complete with branded materials, banners, and email infrastructure. TTCSA has achieved Level 4 B-BBEE compliance, maintains full SARS tax and Skills Development Levy compliance, and has advertised a tender (31 October 2025) for a new national transformation study.

Conclusion

TTCSA reports that it has established a robust governance framework and operational foundation within its first year. The Council emphasised that strategic partnerships and collaborations are crucial to deepening transformation across the tourism sector and reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity, accountability, and sustainable transformation.

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