Minister Willie Aucamp briefs media on Kruger floods and Recovery Fund, 22 Jan

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr Willie Aucamp, will brief members of the media about the latest developments following the flooding at the Kruger National Park as well as on the recently-established Kruger Recovery Fund by SANParks.

The rainfall in the area has continued intermittently since the Minister visited the area on Saturday, 17 January 2026, while some of the Park's operations - including gate closures and day visits - continue to be negatively affected. SANParks is monitoring the situation very closely and the Minister will provide an update on the current situation as well as on the way forward.

Details
Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026
Time: 09h30 for 10h00
Venue: GCIS Media Room in Parliament, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town

To RSVP please contact:
Merle Van Diemel
Mobile: +27 83 301 9400
E-mail: [email protected]

For media enquiries please contact:
Thobile Zulu-Molobi
Mobile: +27 82 513 7154
E-mail: [email protected]

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