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Bees, as he was affectionately known by friends and family alike, played a vital role in supressing the fire that has burnt across the Table Mountain National Park during the course of this week. His vast knowledge, experience and skill as a helicopter pilot was respected by all.

According to Mr Dlamini “The entire SANParks family salutes the contribution made by Mr Marais as a helicopter pilot for the Working on Fire programme. He has made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting life and property during the fires that have been raging across the Table Mountain National Park, including the Cape Point section in which the accident took place. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank each and every person who played their part in suppressing the fire. Without the multi-agency co-operation among all partners which included SANParks Table Mountain National Park fire fighters, the Department of Environmental Affairs, Working on Fire and the Volunteer Wildfire Services, as well as the Department of Defence aircraft, the fire would still not have been contained”.

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South African National Parks (SANParks) Corporate Communications
Tel: 012 426 5170

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