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title: "That sponsorship deal, Djokovic's greatness disputed and an anarchist named Chairman Atchar"
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# That sponsorship deal, Djokovic's greatness disputed and an anarchist named Chairman Atchar

> The Weekend Wrap includes a round-up of all we know about that SA Tourism sponsorship deal, Novak Djokovic's tennis greatness is disputed and an anarchist named Chairman Atchar is taking things into his own hands.

By Daily Maverick · Published 4 February 2023, 10:23 SAST

## Key points
- South Africa's tourism industry is facing a major crisis due to the global pandemic. Despite this, the Department of Tourism recently signed a R500 million sponsorship deal with a mysterious company. This raises serious questions about how government funds are being spent in the midst of a crisis. The deal also highlights South Africa's long-standing problem of wasteful and unaccountable spending. With no clear explanation as to why it was necessary or what services will be provided, this deal is a classic example of South African government mismanagement and lack of transparency. It's time for government to be held accountable and ensure that public funds are used responsibly.
- South African Tourism's R1.5 billion sponsorship deal is under scrutiny for its lack of transparency and potential misuse of public funds
- The deal was struck with the Gupta-linked Regiments Capital, which has since been liquidated
- The Auditor-General has called for a forensic audit into the deal, citing concerns over potential conflicts of interest
- Questions remain as to how such a large sum of money could be approved without proper oversight

## Content

Read the Weekend Wrap [here](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/sa-tourism-and-that-sponsorship-deal-a-classic-tale-of-south-african-spending/).