No arrests yet in the BRUTAL German tourist murder [UPDATE]

No arrests had been made yet after a German tourist was BRUTALLY shot and killed on his strategy to the Kruger National Park on Monday. 

POLICE SAID NO ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE YET

Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Vusi Shongwe, known as on the group to assist the police discover the suspects. 

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“We must work hand in hand with communities so that we bring to book those who perpetrate a crime against our visitors.

 “Perpetrators should also be harshly punished. Tourism plays an important role in growing the economy of the country and the creation of much-needed jobs. These crimes will not only affect tourism businesses but many families who rely on those who work in the tourism sector”.

Vusi Shongwe

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A GROUP OF GERMAN TOURISTS WAS ATTACKED NEAR NUMBI GATE

 A bunch of German vacationers was attacked on their strategy to a lodge inside the Kruger National Park on Monday afternoon. One of the vacationers was SHOT and KILLED. Nothing was taken in the assault.

The assault occurred on Numbi street close to the Numbi Gate of the Kruger National Park. 

Tourists travelling to the Kruger National Park had been suggested to AVOID Numbi street because it has been recognized as a criminal offense scorching spot. 

According to SANParks spokesperson Ike Phaahla, Numbi street has been recognized as a criminal offense scorching spot by the Tourism Sector.

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GERMAN TOURIST WAS BRUTALLY SHOT AND KILLED

“Efforts are ongoing to counter the criminality in the space and on the street with elevated safety patrols and car recognition cameras. 

“SANParks is involved in those deliberations and working with the responsible authorities to try and ensure the safety of tourists on ALL roads leading to the KNP and other tourist destinations in the area.” 

Phaahla moreover stated vacationers are suggested to plan their journeys rigorously and solely make stops at designated areas akin to garages and repair stations. They must also attempt to journey in convoys and, the place potential, use different gates.

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TOURISTS ARE ADVISED TO AVOID NUMBI ROAD – A CRIME HOTSPOT

“Our ideas are with the household as they course of this mindless and tragic loss. We are deeply saddened by the escalation of crime and violence to this horrible finish, which threatens not solely the lives of our guests but in addition the livelihoods of the individuals residing round our Parks. 

“This is a large setback for the tourism sector and the nation. We have been working with the Lowveld Business chamber and the National Department of Tourism to advertise and market tourism merchandise to our abroad prospects, and this newest prison act undermines our efforts to revive the sector to pre-covid days.

“Tourism is a huge employer in a region with some of the highest unemployment rates in the country. We are confident that the law enforcement agencies will apprehend these heinous criminals and bring them to book.” 

Ike Phaahla.

Paul Kruger and Phabeni Gates are totally operational and signposted and can be utilized as a gateway to different lodges round the KNP.     

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According to stories, the Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism (KLCBT) is providing an R50 000 reward for info resulting in the arrest of criminals.