DA to request Zikalala to follow process to revoke racist guesthouse license
28 June 2016
The District of Mkhanyakude is one that has long been neglected by government ranking as the only district to receive disclaimer status in KZN as well as being ranked the third worst place to live in South Africa according to the latest comfort and deprivation index.
The Mkhanyakude district unable to rely on government services has managed to stay somewhat productive thanks to a thriving tourism sector and natural resources drawing much needed visitors ad money to the area.
This is why Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal has written to the KZN Tourism board, the UMhlabuyalingana Municipal Manager and the KZN MEC of Economic Development, Sihle Zikalala, asking them to initiate a fair process to investigate, and if the law is complied with, revoke the licence of Sodwana Bay Guesthouse, which refuses to accommodate black South Africans.
We believe this is a serious matter for the continued livelihood of thousands of people who rely on the tourism that comes to the Sodwana Bay area. The fallout from the owner of the Sodwana Bay guesthouse is already causing serious concern about the continuation of visitors to the area.