​The City of Cape Town is appalled by allegations of racism by a Cape Town guest house owner.

We view this matter in a very serious light and will refer it to the Tourism Ombudsman for immediate investigation.

Racism has no place in the tourism industry and should be condemned by all – both government and tourism stakeholders.

South Africa has a wonderful diversity of people and attractions that contribute to a wealth of authentic tourism experiences. We are determined to build on this to the benefit of all who work in this industry while also ensuring that our visitors have a pleasant and enjoyable stay in our beautiful city.

It is only through job creation and robust economic growth that we will be able to unlock the full potential of tourism for our people. We will not allow racism to prevent us from achieving this goal.

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