Junaid Singh receives medical attention on the slide, which left him with a broken back and leg. Picture: Supplied

“Nobody from the park helped, not the guards, security or anyone of authority. They just left us waiting for an ambulance, while Junaid was scared and in pain, stuck on the slide.

“Up until now, no-one from uShaka has even contacted us. They have not communicated with us at all and it has now been more than three days since the incident,” said Nazeer.

The family said they were looking at their legal options. Singh was rushed to Life Entabeni Hospital.

“Junaid is in a lot of pain. He cannot move and he has just come out of leg surgery. His back surgery can only be done after a week. He is stuck in hospital and uShaka didn’t even phone to check on him.

“Farnaaz is five months pregnant and has a two year old. At this point she has too much stress and worries. Junaid is the main breadwinner of the home. If he cannot move or do his job, then his family suffers. Their situation is bad and we want to see justice for Junaid.

“We just wanted a fun day out with our families before we go back to work but instead we went through what could be a life changing incident for a family,” said Nazeer.

The family also noted that even though the park was set to shut down for the day, it still sold tickets at the door.

“Even after the incident happened, the park was opened 45 minutes later and they carried on as if nothing had happened. They were running as normal while Junaid was in pain. What would they have done if he had lost his life? It is disheartening,” said Nazeer.

The incident has also garnered attention online, with the victim’s sister, Rohwida Nazeer, sharing her brother's story on social media, calling for eyewitnesses.

uShaka Marine World acknowledged an incident had occurred on Sunday and that they were looking into the issue as they took their guests' safety seriously.

“An investigation into the incident and the events leading up to it is currently under way. We take this matter seriously and have initiated a thorough investigation to understand the incident and the circumstances leading up to it and ensure appropriate actions are taken.

“Our guest’s safety and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we appreciate your understanding as we address this matter,” said uShaka Marine World.

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