Numbi Gate Protests

[graham]

Surely it is time to close Numbi gate permanently and let the protestors get on with it, without the tourists. Do tourists contribute anything to the "local" economy?

[Richprins]

They are well aware of the tourists, which is part of the reason for their brutish "getting attention".

All the gates have the same at some stage, bar Croc Bridge.

[Richprins]

5h

*ALERT*
"Numbi Gate, KNP Protest action, access to gate blocked by debris, use alternative gates into Kruger"
Tinged by Frannie Vd Riet

[Lisbeth]

[Richprins]

Wednesday 28 September. Update from SanParks
Road Alert
*Numbi Gate KNP* Report received that no access to Numbi Gate due to protest action by taxi associations from Mbombela.
*R40 Hazyview - Bushbuckridge* Road blocked by protesters at Marite, use alternative routes.
*White River Plaston & Karino* Reports received that most accesses around KMIA being blocked by taxi operators too.
R40, R536 will both be affected by the road blocks today. We will update as information is received.

[Lisbeth]

[Richprins]

From the SanParks FB Page
Monday 19 February 2024

There is a road closure on the R538 (Dayizenze) that will impact guests wanting to travel in and out of the park through Numbi Gate. It is said that the closure is as a result of community unrest.
Police have been on the scene to disperse the community since this morning. We advise guests to avoid that road until further notice.
Note: updates will be posted as received. We have no further information pertaining the unrest. The aim of this post is to warn guests not to use the R538 road until it is open and safe.

[Richprins]

Road Alert Update
Good Morning General
Masoyi SAPS sit. rep. on the protest action on the R538 Masoyi between Mashadza and Dayizenza.
POPS has arrived to assist the Masoyi SAPS with the protest.
A meeting has been held with the community leaders,Masoyi
S/C,and other concerned roleplayers.
The MMC for Mbombela Water Affairs and the Speaker have agreed to come and address the community on a way forward.
For now the community has calmed down and the TLB has begun to clear the road of debris. The road is open and traffic is now flowing.
The situation is still being monitored and will inform of any changes.
POP'S , CIG are still in the area assisting Masoyi SAPS.
Thanks PC

[Lisbeth]

I wonder if visitors leaving the camp and the ones supposed to arrive are informed.

[Richprins]

Yes they inform at Numbi gate, was there once!