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City Press reports that an investigation has been launched into widespread allegations of racism and arbitrary torture of black staff in the Kruger National Park (KNP).
In March, the newspaper reported on complaints by black employees about being assaulted, maimed and internally charged on baseless allegations of rhino poaching by their white superiors. No white employee, according to the complainants, had been accused of rhino poaching and subjected to the same torture or disciplinary action. They alleged white employees were often let off the hook for serious offences while their black colleagues were often hauled over the coals for minor or baseless issues. SANParks repeatedly denied that black rangers and other black employees were being targeted and defended its disciplinary actions, saying they were properly done with every procedure followed. BUT last week, SANParks’ spokesperson Isaac Phaahla confirmed that an investigation had been commissioned, but declined to give more details. Apparently advocate Boyce Mkhize has been appointed to probe the allegations (as detailed in the report). Some employees at the park commented that they were happy now that their complaints were finally being taken seriously. “This is finally happening after such a long time of denial by SANParks. We would like to see all the racist people being dealt with,” said one employee.
- Read more of this City Press report by Sizwe Sama Yende at SA Labour News
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