The private game ranching industry based in northern Zululand is said to be on the brink of collapse.
Pongola - The private game ranching industry based in northern Zululand, worth billions of rand before the national lockdown to contain the coronavirus disease, is on the brink of collapse.
“Wildlife was stipulated as an essential service in level 5. However, because of the lockdown, the restrictions on travelling have been negatively affected. “The minister participates in the National Coronavirus Command Council representing the interests of the environment sector. However, we need to acknowledge that the decisions of the council are informed by a myriad of interconnected and complex issues. It is premature to speculate as to whether certain activities will be permitted under level 3 until the regulations guiding what is envisaged have been published,” said Modise.SOME of the 22-member group of traditional dancers led by Sihle Zwane.
“We are stuck without food to provide for our families. We miss entertaining the international tourists who offer better tips because they get overwhelmed by our dancing skills. Every weekend we were guaranteed income from entertaining guests,” said Zwane.
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