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Cape Town - The Robben Island Museum ferry has lost millions in revenue over the past two years as a result of numerous breakdowns of the ferry that transports tourists to the World Heritage landmark, the Democratic Alliance said on Wednesday.
A reply to a DA parliamentary question showed the Sikhululekile ferry had experienced seven major breakdowns since it started operating in February 2008, DA arts and culture spokesperson Annelie Lotriet said in a statement.
The breakdowns had resulted in about 70 days downtime.
"At an average of R175 000 daily earnings from the ferry during peak season, and R35 000 during the low season, 70 days of downtime equates to approximately R7m in lost revenues," she said.
The situation, with thousands of South Africans and visitors from abroad being turned away, was "shameful", Lotriet said.
A reply to a DA parliamentary question showed the Sikhululekile ferry had experienced seven major breakdowns since it started operating in February 2008, DA arts and culture spokesperson Annelie Lotriet said in a statement.
The breakdowns had resulted in about 70 days downtime.
"At an average of R175 000 daily earnings from the ferry during peak season, and R35 000 during the low season, 70 days of downtime equates to approximately R7m in lost revenues," she said.
The situation, with thousands of South Africans and visitors from abroad being turned away, was "shameful", Lotriet said.
