R950 million repair bill for South Africa’s most iconic national park hit by devastating floods

South Africa's iconic Kruger National park has been left with a staggering R481 million repair bill after devastating floods, leaving the government and park authorities scrambling to cover the costs. The estimated R950 million repair cost was revealed by Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment David Maynier during a site visit in August, with the government and park setting aside R218 million and R100 million respectively, although an insurance settlement of R150 million was also secured.