Question NW3825 to the Minister of Tourism
01 December 2023 - NW3825
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether her department keeps records of arrested, convicted and deported tourists; if not, why not; if so, what (a) is the total number of tourists who were (i) arrested, (ii) convicted and (iii) deported since 1 January 2000 up to the latest date for which information is available and (b) was the nature of the crime in each case?
Reply:
I have been informed that the Department does not keep records of arrested, convicted and deported tourists as this is not within the mandate of the Department.
a) (i)- (ii) and (b) Not applicable