{"id":23942,"date":"2023-03-20T19:16:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T19:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/big-game-parks-pays-heartfelt-tribute-to-mbatha"},"modified":"2023-03-21T11:45:38","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T11:45:38","slug":"big-game-parks-pays-heartfelt-tribute-to-mbatha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/big-game-parks-pays-heartfelt-tribute-to-mbatha","title":{"rendered":"BIG GAME PARKS PAYS HEARTFELT TRIBUTE TO MBATHA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>\u201cWhen you are this great, only the body dies,\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

The above are some of sentiments that have been used to describe the late Chief Game Ranger Chief Game Ranger George Mashungwane Mbatha.<\/p>\n

Big Game Parks National Wildlife Authority has also paid tribute to Mbatha by honoring and highlighting the formidable character he was at work and outside of work.<\/p>\n

Mbatha was brutally assassinated in his house at Hlane Royal National Park. His assassins cowardly attacked from behind, shooting Mbatha in the back.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was not only an exemplary example of integrity and commitment to service, but he was also the most effective Game Ranger Eswatini has ever had-and a very dear friend.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is said that no one is indispensable. But it is also said that there is always an exception to every rue. Ranger George Mbatha was that exception,\u201d read the tribute note from Big Game Parks in part.<\/p>\n

The legacy of Ranger Mbatha\u2019s impeccable 35-year service to the protection and defense of Eswatini\u2019s wildlife and particularly to its rhinos was described as legendary.<\/p>\n

The public has been sending their condolences since the news broke last week; Facebook and travel media pages have been abuzz with activity remembering Mbatha.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a kind man, the sweetest ranger I would always encounter and to say I\u2019m still heartbroken is a lack of a better description,\u201d said one social media user.<\/p>\n

Another said the killings and violence in the country were being subjected to innocent people. \u201cMbatha, was a kind man he did not deserve to go out in this way may his legacy live on,\u201d said another.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Eswatini<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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