North West implements measures to curb tourist attacks
With the peak of the tourist season already underway, the North West Province has implemented measures to mitigate attacks on tourist buses in the province.
The province has deployed 35 vehicles along the N4, the R566 and other provincial routes to escort tour buses and maintain security presence on these routes.
This follows three separate incidents where tourist buses were attacked by hijackers in the province.
In a media briefing held at Sun City on Wednesday, Sun City's General Manager Brett Hoppe said the deployment of the vehicles will ensure that all tourists - local and internatinal - visiting the province are safe and secure.
"Sun City is one of many affected stakeholders in the Bojanala region who are reliant on tourism for our lifeblood".
"We had to act expeditiously and I think the MEC's office and the HOD and the Chief Director have given this matter absolute priority. The provincial commissioner from SAPS has been integrally involved in the plan and subscribed to the various initiatives".
"Some of the initiatives that we and SAPS are executing are confidential at this point in time, but believe me, they have taken the challenge seriously and I'm really pleased to say that Sun City is entering the season with a great sense of comfort"
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