KZN MEC to lay charges in racist guest house row
The “racist” Sodwana Bay Guest House is “operating illegally” and will immediately be shut down‚ KwaZulu-Natal economic development and tourism MEC Sihle Zikalala said on Wednesday. Addressing business owners‚ community members and tribal authorities in the nearby village of Mbazwana‚ Zikalala said that Andre Slade - whose business gained notoriety for not allowing black guests or government employees as guests - would even face eviction from the land.MEC for Economic Development and Tourism in KwaZulu-Natal, Sihle Zikalala open cases of tax evation, operating a business illegally and crimen injuria at Mbazwana police staion, against racist gusest house owner Andre Slade. Pictures: THULI DLAMINI“He is not registered with anybody in KwaZulu-Natal‚" he said‚ adding that the land the Sodwana Bay Guest House was operating on was leased from the tribal authority.He said three “decisive steps” would be taken against Slade."We are going to suspend his operation. We are also engaging...that he should be evicted from area. Thirdly‚ we are going to open a case of racial of discrimination; wherever he goes in South Africa‚ he must be dealt with. We are not going to tolerate this type of behaviour‚" said Zikalala.TMG Digital..
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