Keely Goodall4 November 2024 | 10:53

How SANParks is preparing to welcome visitors this festive season

SANParks has been preparing for the holiday crowds, with a particular focus on safety.

How SANParks is preparing to welcome visitors this festive season

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Clarence Ford speaks with JP Louw, SANParks Head of Communications Manager and Spokesperson

Listen below.

SANParks has announced its National State of Readiness ahead of the festive season.

It has implemented a range of preparations to accommodate holiday crowds, emphasising safety and environmental conservation.

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Louw says they are working closely with provincial and local authorities, and civil society organisations, to improve safety in the parks.

He says they are improving their response time to crime in the parks.

“We are forever improving in terms of relationships we are building and partnerships.”
- JP Louw, SANParks Head of Communications and Spokesperson

He encourages park visitors to ensure someone knows where they are, always travel in groups, and take down emergency numbers.

He says make sure your phone is fully charged, and you have the proper gear.

Scroll up to the audio player to listen to the interview.