# Tourism minister Patricia de Lille is facing scrutiny over a two-day trip to Mexico during the FIFA World Cup that reportedly cost taxpayers about one-million-rand. De Lille says the visit was aimed at promoting South Africa as a tourism destination and strengthening tourism ties with Mexico. The trip has sparked questions over government spending, with critics questioning whether the cost was justified despite the minister maintaining the visit formed part of South Africa’s tourism promotion efforts.
De Lille’s R1 Million World Cup trip faces scrutiny