05/09/2024
What’s happening in Pilgrim’s Rest?
Our tourism members and the residents of Pilgrim’s Rest were very disturbed by recent reports in the media that the town is basically under siege by illegal miners and that it is a dangerous place. This of course has a vastly negative effect on tourism and the sustainability of the town. We were assured by the residents that it is business as usual and although there are illegal miners around the area, their presence does not affect the business centre or tourism to the town. We have requested the media to do a follow-up story and actually visit the area and the town as tourists and report the experience. Linda has offered to accompany them on this visit which is planned to happen in the coming few days. Linda will also see the MEC today with a lengthy agenda, including the solutions for Pilgrim’s Rest.
