WATCH: Protesters block entrance to game reserve
The protesters have reportedly entered Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
THE R618 to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park’s (HiP) Nyalazi Gate has been blocked by protesters who have reportedly now entered the park.
Initial reasons given for the planned protest were that community members were fed up with predators leaving the park owing to the damaged fences.
It was said that the animals pose a danger to community members’ livestock.
However, there is also speculation that the protesters are in support of mining in the area which provides jobs.
The protest is reportedly also related to the appointment of environmental monitors by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife who are not from the area.
Visitors to HiP were yesterday advised to use the Memorial Gate entrance this morning as the protest was planned to affect only the R618 to the Nyalazi Gate entrance.
But early this morning Memorial Gate was also closed as the protesters blocked that road.
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