Sand sculptors being taken for a ride
Recently they were informed by the local municipality if they want to continue sculpting, they must obtain a permit of R270.
EDITOR – I am writing to express my concerns about the sand sculptures at Inyoni Rocks.
I pass them every day on my bicycle route and have stopped a couple of times to take pictures which ended up in great conversations.
These guys are unemployed. Instead of stealing, they are trying to make an honest living with sand sculpting. Hats off to their initiative.
Recently they were informed by the local municipality if they want to continue sculpting, they must obtain a permit of R270.
My question is why a permit and for what reason? Why R270 and not R10?
If they lucky, they are tipped R20 or R30 a day, which they share between two or three people.
Some of them are homeless and sleep next to the sculptures every night. The beach is available to everyone. It is out of season and the beach is empty. The sculptures are not even taking up a lot of space. I also think it’s good for Amanzimtoti’s tourism.
TANIA DU PLESSIS
