Question NW126 to the Minister of Tourism
28 February 2023 - NW126
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether she will furnish Mr K P Sithole with the details of the steps that she has taken in response to the incident that took place on 11 January 2023 at the Pongolapoort Dam in northern KwaZulu-Natal, in which eight foreign tourists and four South Africans came under gunfire attack by poachers whilst they were on a boat tour; if not, why not; if so, on what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Tourism and wildlife authorities are working together with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to crack down on poaching on the shores of Lake Jozini in northern KwaZulu Natal. The Member is advised to refer the question to the Minister of Police.