State approves Kruger Park hotel

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Times Live says the Deputy Water and Environmental Affairs Minister, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, confirmed that the government had been grappling with the concept of a luxury hotel in the Kruger Park since 1999 when the South African National Parks tabled its commercialisation strategy.

Business Day reports the proposal to develop two hotels in the park has been widely criticised by environmentalists who say that these facilities will damage the biodiversity of the natural environment.

Read more:

• Times Live: State backs plans for five-star hotel in Kruger Park

• Business Day: State okays 5-star Kruger Park hotel