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In 2017, I sold my car and bought a fishing boat but later realised that the boat was not suitable for my cruise idea,\u201d said Mabeqa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said he sold another car in 2019 to raise money for a brand-new boat, which will hit Mthatha Dam\u2019s waters on July 1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mabeqa has a valid skipper\u2019s licence, accredited by the South African Maritime Safety Authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said the boat, named Queen Mvusi, in honour of his late mother who succumbed to COVID-19-related complications, is currently in the late stages of its assembly in Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The boat cruise offering will start at a minimum of six people and a maximum of 14 and can be hired for daytime cruises, family cruises, team building, birthdays, engagements, and year-end functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices will start at R100 per adult and R50 for children under 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information on the Mthatha Dam Safari Boat Cruise can be found on <span>www.mdsbc.co.za<\/span> or on the Mthatha Dam Safari Boat Cruise Facebook page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bookings can be made by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to Mabeqa on 066 046 1462. 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