South Africa’s Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act is likely to pose a significant barrier for wheels operators in the country, and industry has indicated that it is not ready for its official implementation.

In our latest poll, 76% of readers indicated they were unaware of their rights and regulations in anticipation of Aarto’s implementation. A specific date for its implementation has not yet been given.

Only 5% said they knew their rights and regulations, while 19% remained ‘unsure’.

Drakensberg Cable Car project to boost tourism?

Despite some industry concerns about the project – the environmental impact and access roads, amongst others – the proposed Drakensberg Cable Car project is going ahead.

KwaZulu Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs, Siboniso Duma, believes the project will boost tourism in KwaZulu Natal as well as neighbouring country, Lesotho and the Free State province.

Duma visited the Mazizini area recently to assess the proposed location for the cableway after it had restarted in May.

The poll question this week is:

Tourism Update is also working on a follow-up story and would like to hear the industry’s perspective. Please e-mail christiaans@nowmedia.co.za or weigh in on the comments section.