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Two tourists found murdered in Kruger National Park

Stolen vehicle and unanswered questions

By Thembi Siaga • 23 May 2026
Two tourists found murdered in Kruger National Park

Two tourists were found stabbed to death in the northern corner of the Kruger National Park, prompting a police manhunt for their killers and their missing vehicle. Authorities are investigating murder and hijacking, urging anyone with information to assist.

The bodies of two tourists have been found near Pafuri in the northern section of the Kruger National Park, sparking a major police manhunt for their killers.

The bodies were discovered on Friday, 22 May, near the Luvuvhu River in the Crooks Corner area where the borders of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique meet. The gruesome find was made by fellow tourists who were game-viewing in the area, and who alerted SANParks rangers.

Preliminary findings indicate both victims had stab...

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