Taxi Accident near Mopani

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But SP won't admit the taxi was speeding


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Why not? It's not a Sanparks' taxi and not even carrying staff -O- They must, if not the taxi speeding will never have an end. It is not Sanparks who is investigating it's the Police.


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The police are just as pathetic as SP


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A good part of the police forces are not worth a dime, but this should be almost routine; measuring the length of the braking signs and interview seriously a few witnesses and the driver straight in jail for manslaughter O**


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Almost routine =O:

Have you heard about corruption and bribery in SA


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SAPS names Swiss tourist who died after accident with taxi and giraffe

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SAPS names Swiss tourist who died after accident with taxi and giraffe


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A case of reckless and negligent driving has been opened at Phalaborwa SAPS and investigations are underway, but no arrests have been made.

Roland Koller, the Swiss tourist that was involved in the taxi and giraffe accident in the Kruger National Park (KNP) on Sunday, has passed away. Police confirmed his identity to Phalaborwa Herald on Thursday morning.

CPF Medical paramedic Jaco Gericke, who was involved in the accident response effort on Sunday, also confirmed that the critically injured Koller passed away at Milpark Hospital on November 13.

“A Toyota Quantum collided with a young giraffe about 10km north of the Mopani Camp,” said Gericke said.

SANParks extended their condolences via their Facebook Page, SANParks – Kruger National Park.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and wish them strength. Our prayers are with them during this difficult period,” the post stated.

Letaba Herald previously reported that the tourist had to be airlifted to Nelspruit MediClinic after being in the accident on Sunday.

A case of reckless and negligent driving has been opened at Phalaborwa SAPS and investigations are underway. No arrests have been made yet, nor have suspects been formally identified.

“SANParks has zero tolerance on speeding in the KNP and urge people to respect the investigation process to unfold. Support is being given to his relatives and is in contact with the partner and the son,” the statement reads.


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KNP spokesperson Isaac Paahla said: “SANParks would also like to appeal to the public to always be watchful of all kinds of species while driving on the roads in the park, as they are a general sight.”

He also stated that visitors should remember that these animals had a right of way.

SANParks has since removed their original post on the incident from Facebook.

“We are not commenting on the death of the Swiss tourist out of respect to the family, we are waiting for them to give us the green light. It is a tragic event and we have to be sensitive,” Phaahla explained when asked for comment.

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“SANParks has zero tolerance on speeding

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Richprins wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:50 am



KNP spokesperson Isaac Paahla said: “SANParks would also like to appeal to the public to always be watchful of all kinds of species while driving on the roads in the park, as they are a general sight.”
Yes, a general sight
That's exactly what the public are doing in a National Park 0*\


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“We are not commenting on the death of the Swiss tourist out of respect to the family, we are waiting for them to give us the green light. It is a tragic event and we have to be sensitive,” Phaahla explained when asked for comment.
A bit late to be sensitive. "we are not going to comment until we have all the facts of the accident". That's what he should have said from the very beginning and everybody else too!


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Think it is more about PR and the bashing they are going to get on FB than concern for the family. If concern for families etc were big on their agenda, then actions would have been taken years ago to clamp down on the speeding. I am wondering if a case can be made against SANParks for negligence with regards to safety of tourists especially with regards to that particular road with all the accidents and fatalities that have happened on it and nothing done to make it safer. I fail to see how this is any different to when the rails outside Skukuza restaurant gave in and an old man was injured, they replaced and sorted that quickly. Hides recently closed for refurb as some haven't had maintenance and are dangerous. Here you have people dying and nothing being done.


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