Durban urged to shore up security as tourism industry warns of rampant crime
Upgrade at the Point precinct and beachfront will be pointless if rampant crime continues, businesses say
27 October 2019 - 16:29
The multibillion-rand project aimed at giving Durban’s Point precinct and beachfront a facelift will not bring about the desired influx of tourists unless security is improved, the hospitality industry warns.
Interested parties say rampant crime along beaches is impeding the city’s potential of attracting millions of tourists and much-needed local and foreign direct tourism investment...
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