Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife chief David Mabunda is leaving the conservation organisation again — and this time it’s official. Mabunda’s resignation coincides with the unexpected departure of Andrew Zaloumis‚ CEO of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, on Sunday. Zaloumis has not commented on the circumstances of his sudden departure‚ 18 months before his contract was due to end. Mabunda resigned six weeks ago and gave a formal farewell speech to staff on July 25 at Ezemvelo’s Pietermaritzburg head office. But nine days later‚ he was forced to return after Sihle Zikalala‚ the provincial ANC chairperson and MEC for economic development‚ tourism and environmental affairs‚ refused to accept his resignation. Zikalala said at the time that he had not endorsed any agreement between Mabunda and the board of Ezemvelo that would allow the CEO to leave. Board chairperson Zwile Zulu said board members had accepted "the wise counsel" of Zikalala on the matter and were happy to announce that Mabund...

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