Johannesburg - The Southern African Tourism Services Association (Satsa) has condemned the reported racist attack against guests at Maselspoort Resort on Christmas Day.
This follows the circulating of a video on social media, showing a group of black teenagers being attacked by white adults at a swimming pool at the Free State resort.
The police are investigating a case of assault.
“We all have an acute responsibility to uphold the rights held sacred in our Constitution and create business cultures that unequivocally reject and condemn racist behaviour of any kind,” said Satsa co-chair Oupa Pilane.
“This kind of incident undermines the efforts of South Africans who are working daily to promote cultural diversity, sensitisation and reconciliation. We cannot allow this kind of abhorrent behaviour to go unpunished and trust that the police will expedite their investigations to ascertain the full facts and prosecute accordingly.”
Pilane said the incident should serve as a warning to stakeholders in the tourism sector to remain vigilant.
“As tourism professionals and establishments, we are the first line of protection for South Africa’s brand and must always demonstrate an exemplary vision of the Rainbow Nation,” Pilane said.
The Star