Cape Town cruise terminal finally on the cards
13 March 2015
Transnet confirmed earlier today that it will, in April, announce the successful bidder for the construction of a dedicated cruise terminal at Cape Town harbour. This comes after I have submitted several questions and motions to the Minister of Public Enterprises enquiring about the sudden withdrawal last year of the tender process.
I will write to the Chairman of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism requesting that the Committee receive regular updates, thereby allowing it to ensure that the project remains on track.
I have consistently pushed for clarity on why the tender was suddenly withdrawn late last year after much anticipation from within the industry.
The DA believes that the cruise industry has the potential to provide economic benefits to the city and the province. For every 12 international tourists that visit our shores, one full-time sustainable job is created. Government needs to awaken to this fact and take advantage of it.