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August 2005 |
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The
smooth gear shifting of the Argosy has proved to be a winner for
animal relocation
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| Gathered
to celebrate a successful partnership were, from left: Edison
Mathabathe, representative of Chief of Ntoane Tribal Office;
John Mathebe, chairperson of Mmatoti Forum Liaison, Mpumalanga
Parks Board (MPB) and Community; Shirle Greig, media manager
Freightliner; Andre Coetzee - acting CEO of MPB; Geoffrey Nkosi,
Nature Conservator Game Management, MPB; and Entjies Roehm -
Head Game Management, MPB. The Freightliner Argosy took centre
stage for the safe and reliable role it has played in game relocation work such as depicted here. |
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A partnership which has been in existence since late 2004 between Freightliner, a division of DaimlerChrysler SA (DCSA) and the Mpumalanga Parks Board, was recently celebrated at a function attended by a number of dignitaries including the Mpumalanga Parks Board acting CEO, Andre Coetzee and chairperson Mishack Nkosi.
Taking centre stage during the celebration was a Freightliner Argosy which has been hard at work in the province primarily being used for the relocation of game in the province as well as with private game farmers within and outside the province.
Alan Fritz, marketing manager of Freightliner, said the Argosy has proven to be well suited for the conservation tasks demanded of it and was doing its bit to support the provincial tourism strategy by providing safe and reliable transportation for the wildlife.
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"Transport is an integral part of the environment and tourism and the quality, safety and reliability of the transportation of game and wildlife has a major impact on the success of the tourist industry. The need for high quality transport is vital for the future of eco-tourism," said Fritz.
Coming under the spotlight in terms of suitability to the task was the Argosy's 'SmartShift' which was lauded by Coetzee. "An easy, comfortable drive for our precious cargo is of paramount importance and the smooth gear shifting of the Freightliner Argosy has proved to be a winner due to the animals being in a stressful situation due to their relocation."
It never ceases to amaze us how the 'truck' plays such an important role in so many activities that serve to enhance the offerings of our nation. This story shows this once again to be true.
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