Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has called on law enforcement agencies to leave no stone unturned in bringing to book the suspects who murdered a German tourist in Mpumalanga
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The police have launched an investigation after a group of criminals shot the tourist at Numbi Road near White River on Monday afternoon. Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala said four German tourists were travelling in a Hyundai minibus on Numbi Road en route to the Mdluli Safari Lodge at the Kruger National Park's Numbi Gate when they were stopped by three suspects driving in VW Caddy.The suspects are said to have instructed the tourists to open the doors of their vehicle, but the driver allegedly locked all the doors. It is alleged that one suspect shot him in the upper body through the window.
“The high number of tourists is one of the ways in which the tourism sector has been able to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. I will engage my cabinet colleagues in the security cluster to discuss plans to ensure the safety of tourists who visit our country,” she said.“This incident has a negative impact on the socio-economic benefits of the sector, particularly tourism’s contribution to the gross domestic product, job creation and ultimately, poverty alleviation.
“When one has tourists, it means the tourism sector is benefiting in a way which in turn gives a boost to our struggling economy. We call on anyone who might have seen or heard anything about these criminals to come forward and we promise to swiftly act so they are brought to justice,” Manamela said.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features.
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