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South African National Parks (SANParks) received a 3 MILLION Rand donation from the Legacy Experience project spearheaded by international cricketers, Kevin Pietersen and Mark Boucher. The money is meant for the Airwing based at Skukuza airport that are an integral part of anti-poaching operations.

“We are happy to hand over this well needed donation and we are confident it will be used for its purpose because it is for a good cause. We have met and interacted with the Rangers Corps including the pilots, we are extremely proud to be able to assist and this is the beginning of something big” said Kevin Pietersen.

Speaking at the hand over, the Managing Executive of the KNP, Glenn Phillips thanked the donors and expressed his gratitude “we are very grateful for the donation, it will go a long way to helping us to protect our natural heritage, we have always said, partnerships will help us to get on top of this challenge and we are happy the Legacy Experience listened and obliged” concluded Phillips.

Official hand over of the 3 million cheque donation from Kevin Pietersen of the Legacy Experience project to SANParks.

The managing Executive, Glenn Phillips together with Kruger Ranger services division during the Legacy SANParks Airwing handover.

Kruger National Park Ranger Services accompanied by Managing Executive, Glenn Phillips, acknowledging the donation handed over by the Legacy Experience project.

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South African National Parks (SANParks) – Communications and Marketing Department – Kruger National Park.

Enquiries either:
Isaac Phaahla
GM Communications and Marketing, KNP
Telephone: 012 426 5315/013 735 4363, cell 083 673 6974
Email: [email protected]

William Mabasa
GM: Community Liaison & Land Claims, Kruger National Park
Tel: 013 735 3502, cell: 082 807 3919
Email: [email protected]