US Embassy warns Americans to stay clear of Numbi Gate at KNP
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The US Mission South Africa issued the alert on October 11, recommending that US citizens avoid Numbi Gate. Picture: Supplied
Following the recent attack on four tourists and subsequent murder of a German tourist at Kruger National Park last week, the US Embassy’s South African Mission has issued a security alert on the crime at Numbi Gate in Mpumalanga.
The US Mission South Africa issued the alert on October 11, recommending that US citizens avoid Numbi Gate.
According to the security alert, this is “due to an increase in crime” and “the recent murder of a tourist”.
“The US Embassy in South Africa recommends that US citizens avoid Numbi Gate at Kruger National Park and instead use either Paul Kruger or Phabeni gates when entering and leaving the park,” read the statement on the embassy’s website.
It also urged its citizens to exercise extra precautions and “to be situationally aware when travelling and make stops at designated areas, such as garages, and service stations”.
It also reminded Americans visiting the park and Mpumalanga to be mindful that protests and road closures are frequent in the area.
“It is recommended that everyone contact their lodge or hotel before travel to understand current road and travel conditions. If you encounter issues, contact the police or your lodge,” warned the embassy.
Last week, South African National Parks (SANParks), the body responsible for managing South Africa’s national parks, said that Numbi road has been identified as a crime hotspot by the Tourism Sector, and that efforts are ongoing to counter the criminality in the area and on the road with increased security patrols and vehicle recognition cameras.
The parks management body also said that it is 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.
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Precisely the situation
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There were plenty of warning signs this year...
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A pre-warning is better
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One arrested for German tourist killing
Friday 14 October 2022 - 6:45pm
MBOMBELA - A 35-year-old man has appeared in court for the killing of a German tourist earlier in October.
The tourist was part of a group of visitors to the Kruger National Park.
Their car was stopped by alleged hijackers, near the park's Numbi Gate in Mpumalanga.
It is believed he was shot after refusing to open the door to the car and died at the scene.
The alleged hijackers then sped away without taking anything.
The suspect is facing charges of murder, attempted murder and attempted hijacking.
https://www.enca.com/news/one-arrested- ... VbrIsO4kBs
Friday 14 October 2022 - 6:45pm
MBOMBELA - A 35-year-old man has appeared in court for the killing of a German tourist earlier in October.
The tourist was part of a group of visitors to the Kruger National Park.
Their car was stopped by alleged hijackers, near the park's Numbi Gate in Mpumalanga.
It is believed he was shot after refusing to open the door to the car and died at the scene.
The alleged hijackers then sped away without taking anything.
The suspect is facing charges of murder, attempted murder and attempted hijacking.
https://www.enca.com/news/one-arrested- ... VbrIsO4kBs
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Why "attempted murder" if he has actually murdered the man
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"suspect" not suspects...but not at all important
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Lisbeth their statement is correct. The suspect is facing a murder charge in relation to the tourist who died and the suspect is facing three attempted murder charges in relation to to three tourists who survived. But as you say, a minor issue.