Kruger Shalati lodge ‘providing support’ to Godongwana accuser
A luxury hotel in the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga says it is providing support to the employee who has lodged a complaint of sexual assault against Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.
The incident allegedly occurred while he was receiving a massage in his room at the five-star Kruger Shalati lodge in Skukuza.
The allegations has been strongly denied by Godongwana, who said he was with his wife at the time of the alleged incident.
The claims are being investigated by police in Mpumalanga.
The complainant, who is an employee, was offering massage services to guests in their rooms.
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"Kruger Shalati has taken steps to support the victim and will continue to do so,” says media lawyer Pooja Dela.
"Kruger Shalati is aware of certain allegations published in the media about an incident which is alleged to have taken place at our property. We understand that the matter has been referred to the relevant authorities.
"Kruger Shalati takes allegations of this nature very seriously and we shall assist the authorities as required.
"Given the stage of the investigation which is on-going, Kruger Shalati is not in a position to comment any further at this point in time,” adds Pooja.
