It is almost four weeks since I wrote to tourism minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane inquiring about the unfair and racist criteria for applications to the Tourism Relief Fund.

The department of tourism prescribes that applicants be BBBEE-compliant and that the “delivery mechanisms” must ensure that 70% of beneficiaries are “black-owned” businesses. To date, I have not had a response from the minister or her department...

Subscribe now to unlock this article.

Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).

There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.

Cancel anytime.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.