KNP: Labour dispute resolved in two rest camps

SANParks is advising those who are intending to travel to the KNP for the school holidays not to cancel their bookings .

South African National Parks (SANParks) management confirmed that services at Letaba and Olifants rest camps in the Kruger National Park (KNP) were affected when members of staff failed to report for duty on Sunday 23 June due to a labour dispute.

“Management and union shop stewards met until late on Sunday afternoon where it was resolved that workers would return to their posts while their concerns are being addressed,” spokesperson Ike Phaahla said.

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“We are happy that our colleagues have agreed to return to work and I sincerely apologise to our visitors who were inconvenienced during this time,” Glenn Phillips Managing Executive of the KNP said.

SANParks is advising those who are intending to travel to the KNP for the school holidays not to cancel their bookings as the situation has been resolved.

 

 

 

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