Finance and Economic Opportunities
Question by:
Hon Nobulumko Nkondlo
Answered by:
Hon Mireille Wenger
Question Number:
2
Question Body:
- Whether the recent incident at Hank’s Olde Irish Pub has been bought to her attention; if so;
- taking into consideration the tourism image of the province, whether any steps has been taken by her Department; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Answer Body:
- Yes, I am aware of the alleged incident.
- I understand that it is being investigated by the South African Police Services and the South African Human Rights Commission, who are best placed to determine the facts.
The Western Cape is looking forward to welcoming tourists from across South Africa and the world, as we expect a bumper tourism season in the months ahead. It is important for our tourism offering that we remain a welcoming destination for all who want to explore our beautiful province.
Date:
Thursday, December 15, 2022
