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“Yes, as a company, we have suspended bungee jumping  as directed to allow for investigators from South Africa to carry out a safety audit into our system, give a position on the breaking of the cord and also to give a position on whether or not our new system conforms to the set standards,” said Mr Davies.

He added that after the mishap, they had incorporated some new safety procedures; checks and balances, which he said would also be looked into.
Mr Davies said while bungee jumping is suspended, they would continue with other bridge activities which include bridge tour, bridge slide and bridge swing.
“We hope that in two days’ time, we will commence bungee jumping.”

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He added that this was the only accident recorded in the 17 years the company had been operational where more than 150 000 people have safely jumped from the bridge.
A statement from the company to agents and stakeholders reads: “Please be informed that the safety auditors will arrive from South Africa on Wednesday the 11th of January 2012 to conduct a safety audit on the bungee operation.

“Bungee jumping will not be in operation during this period to allow the auditors and senior crew to conduct the safety audit without distraction.
“We expect this process to be completed over two to three days.

“Apologies for the short notice but the auditors could only confirm their flight arrival late today.
“Other bridge activities including the bridge wing, bridge slide and bridge tours, will continue as normal.”

A 22-year-old Australian backpacker Erin Langworth was sent plunging into the rapids below and forced to swim through the rapids with her     feet still tied together after she fell from the  Victoria Falls bridge, 111-metres above the water, on New Year’s Eve after the bungee cord snapped during her jump.