*Ref: 9/2/2–19–GKL
Date, Saturday, December 28, 2019
MEDIA RELEASE (CYCLISTUPDATE) 1 of 1
For Immediate Release
SANParks To Engage An Independent Investigator Following A Cyclist Incident at Table Mountain National Park (TMNP)
4:29 AM - 28 Dec 2019
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SANParks
@SANParks
17h17 hours ago
SANParks announced in a statement this morning that it is in the process of appointing an independent service provider to conduct a preliminary investigation following an unfortunate incident where a cyclist suffered a broken arm during an arrest by SANParks Rangers on 27 Dec 19.
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SANParks
@SANParks
17h17 hours ago
According to Lize McCourt, Acting CEO of SANParks, management has this morning met with the five Rangers involved in the incident to place them on precautionary suspension pending the finalisation of the investigation.
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@SANParks
17h17 hours ago
McCourt expressed regret at the turn of events and assured the public that the organisation is taking the matter seriously… “and will afford Mr Dlamini and his family all the necessary support at this stage.”
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SANParks
@SANParks
17h17 hours ago
The incident took place at the Silvermine Section of TMNP on Friday, 27 Dec 2019 & has since attracted a lot attention on social media platforms with the Minister of Environment, Forest & Fisheries, Barbara Creecy calling for SANParks to ensure that the matter is given priority.
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SANParks
@SANParks
17h17 hours ago
McCourt said SANParks continues to request all eyewitnesses to be in contact with Mr Koketso Kotsoe on 072 333 1990 or email
koketso.kotsoe@sanparks.org
Issued by: South African National Parks (SANParks)
Corporate Communications:Tel: 012 426 5170
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SANParks
@SANParks
17h17 hours ago
Media Enquiries: Reynold “Rey” Thakhuli: SANParks Acting Head of Communications. Tel: 012 426 5203; Cell: 073 373 4999; Email:
rey.thakhuli@sanparks.org