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While details of the incident are uncertain at this stage, the area was cordoned off to allow the South African Police Services (SAPS) forensic team to collect evidence at the crime scene. SAPS was assisted by South African National Parks (SANParks) Rangers to ensure that the area was not contaminated.

“The swiftness of this act has left the Park reeling especially since Lower Tokai is used by multi users groups on a daily basis and over the years this area has grown in popularity,” said Park Manager, Paddy Gordon.

Gordon further said that “with upper Tokai still closed to the general public due to terrain rehabilitation after the March 2015 fires, Lower Tokai provided an alternative for local residents to cycle, walk, horse ride and jog.”

“SANParks wishes to offer its sincerest condolences to the family. Words cannot express our dismay and utter denunciation of this heinous act,” he said.

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South African National Parks (SANParks), Cape Region

Enquiries

Merle Collins (Mrs)
Regional Communications Manager: SANParks Cape Region
Tel: 27 (0) 21 689 4441, cell: 072 627 3910
Fax to Email: 086 6394 533

Paddy Gordon
Park Manager: Table Mountain National Park
Tel: 021 712 0527
Cell: 082 888 0353