Hon Speaker, the ANC together with all members of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism, notes with shock the senseless killing of a British tourist, Anni Dewani, while on honeymoon with her husband in Cape Town. They were hijacked while taking a drive through Gugulethu to experience the night life in a South African township. We express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim and wish her husband strength and comfort during this very difficult period.
During the World Cup South Africa won the hearts of the world as a destination and as a nation. We cannot allow these animals to destroy this image. We thus urge the people of Gugulethu and the surrounding areas, in partnership with the police, to triple their actions to ensure that these scoundrels are speedily apprehended. We further appeal to the tourism industry and the public to be vigilant in regard to tourism safety, and to caution visitors not to enter unfamiliar areas, especially at night. Thank you. [Applause.]