New Managing Executive of Kruger National Park

[Richprins]

Uncertainty about current status of KNP managing executive
It is alleged that he applied for leave so that an investigation could proceed unhindered.
3 mins ago
Mariana Balt

Is the managing executive of the Kruger National Park (KNP) suspended, or is he not?

Isaac Phaahla, general manager of marketing and communication of the KNP insists that Glenn Phillips is only on leave and would be back in office on Monday May 20. But whether Phillips is on leave voluntarily or forced, remains the question.

It is alleged by some that he had asked for leave while an investigation against him was being executed.

This investigation is said to be related to a complaint sent by black employees to management and a minister, claiming that the park is rife with racism and inequality.

Two articles to this regard were recently published in a national newspaper. One of the articles also alleged that black people are often accused of rhino poaching, and get assaulted by rangers and police to force them into confessing.

SANParks had denied those allegations at the time.

Rumours about a suspension or investigation started to emerge last week and intensified after a privately organised fundraising event where Phillips would have been the guest speaker was suddenly cancelled today.

The event, organised by the Positivity Foundation, would have taken place at Emnotweni on Wednesday and was supported by SPEAR and KLCBT.

Phillips was advertised as being “the man with the answers” on issues including rhino poaching, possible mining in the KNP, animals crossing the borders to Mozambique, the new hotel in Skukuza, the possibility of more hotels and a possible rise in elephant poaching.

The original advertising of the event provoked severe dismay on a social media group called “Concerned Sanparks Stakeholders” and according to the organiser KNP notified him late yesterday that they have cancelled Phillips’ appointment because of that.

According to Phaahla however the cancellation is due to neglect by the organiser himself. “He did not inform Phillips that it was a paying event, neither did he consult him on the subject matters to be discussed.”

Phaahla said the SANParks logo was also used without permission. “After careful consideration Phillips decided against participation.”


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[Richprins]

I would be VERY cautious about this, as it appears to be linked to racism allegations. It is my personal opinion that officials who do their job without fear or favour are eventually targeted by unsavoury elements, in my experience, as happened with the Shingwedzi Camp Manager. The timing is extremely suspicious also.

It is probably linked to this:


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[Alf]

Eish

[Richprins]

I have met Mr Phillips on a number of occasions, and while we most certainly do not see eye to eye, I shall personally vigorously oppose any unfair attempt to remove him.

[Lisbeth]

viewtopic.php?f=312&t=9401

The subject of the link is what is mentioned in the above article.

According to Phaahla however the cancellation is due to neglect by the organiser himself. “He did not inform Phillips that it was a paying event, neither did he consult him on the subject matters to be discussed.”

Phaahla said the SANParks logo was also used without permission. “After careful consideration Phillips decided against participation.”

Also this was rather obvious from the publicity by the organizer, especially the Sanparks logo and the subjects in discussion, of which some were very strange

Maybe they do not want a white person in such an important position in Sanparks

In his position he certainly has not much or anything to do with the simple employees

[Richprins]

Maybe they do not want a white person in such an important position in Sanparks

It is not necessarily BECAUSE he is white, rather a convenient reason for the unsavoury elements who are caught out by management!

[Flutterby]

It always has to come down to race!

[RogerFraser]

always such cloak and dagger approach to these allegations and whispered rumors .I hope if there is any truth to the stories they investigate properly and fairly and come to a proper final outcome .If it is unfair then all those that made the allegations should be prosecuted fully and held accountable .There is a problem in SA with the lack of accountability and unfortunately it starts at those chosen to lead all the way through out the rotten fish now

[Richprins]

Rog!

[Lisbeth]

So right