City of Tshwane and tourism association get tough on crime.

By Johannah Malogadihlare

Tshwane and the city’s tourism association have adopted a number of initiatives to decrease crime and attract tourists to the capital city.

“I believe that measures taken to strengthen collaboration between the city and Tshwane Tourism Association will enhance safety and security across all regions of Tshwane,” the city’s community safety MMC, Ald Grandi Theunissen, said.

This follows a “productive” meeting between the MMC and the association. According to Theunissen, attracting tourists to the city would stimulate local economic growth and promote job creation.

“Further discussions between the City of Tshwane and the Tshwane Tourism Association will continue in the future to refine these initiatives and ensure smooth implementation,” Theunissen said on Monday.

The MMC mentioned that the city’s long-term strategy for growth and prosperity depended on the safety of tourists.

The city is home to the Union Buildings, with government-related business playing an important role in the local economy.