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South African National Parks – Kruger National Park (KNP) wishes to advise guests of the possible withdrawal of labour by staff on Sunday, 30 June 2019. The organization has been reliably informed that this withdrawal of labour will be limited to Sundays and public holidays due to a labour dispute. KNP management is in talks with labour representatives to resolve issues of concern.

The gates to be possibly affected are Phalaborwa Gate, Paul Kruger Gate, Phabeni Gate, Numbi Gate, Malelane Gate and Crocodile Bridge Gate.

KNP Managing Executive, Mr Glenn Philips has ensured guests that this labour dispute will be resolved as soon as possible and security and contingency measures have been put in place to ensure that guests are not inconvenienced. He is urging visitors not to cancel their bookings that have already been confirmed.

“We wish to apologize for this unfortunate situation and any inconvenience it may cause as SANParks continues to seek a speedy resolution to the matter. There will be limited services provided to guests and management is working to normalize the situation irrespective of the withdrawal of labour by staff in the park. The Hospitality Services Managers at various camps will be available at all times to deal with guests requests and to ensure that they have a good experience of the KNP”.

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South African National Parks (SANParks) – Kruger National Park: Communications & Marketing

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Ike Phaahla: GM
Communications and Marketing – KNP
Tel: 013 735 4363; Cell: 083 673 6974
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