Question NW1866 to the Minister of Tourism
24 June 2022 - NW1866
Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Tourism
With reference to the Elandshoogte Gold Mine that is very close to the Sudwala Caves in the Houtbosloop Valley, with the Sudwala Caves being one of the most visited tourism sites in the Republic, what has she found has been the effect of the specified mine on tourism to the area and the Caves in particular?
Reply:
The Department of Tourism and its entity SA Tourism has not conducted research regarding the effect of the Elandshoogte Gold Mine on tourist visits to the Sudwala Caves nor did it receive any enquiries.