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Rhino poaching numbers decrease

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Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy says efforts to save the rhino are paying off as poaching numbers decrease. From January to June 2019, the number of rhino poached countrywide was 318, a decrease compared to the same period in 2018 when 386 rhino were killed for their horns. Creecy said the decline can be attributed to cooperation between law enforcement agencies and government departments, including collaboration with private rhino owners, NGOs and other stakeholders. The implementation of the Integrated Strategic Approach to the Management of Rhino, the …

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#OLLIMove – A Call to Move from Caring to Doing on World Rhino Day! – MyPR.co.za

#OLLIMove – A Call to Move from Caring to Doing on World Rhino Day!: Wayne Bolton at the finish of his last expedition for rhino conservation – from left to right – Daniel Bolton, Laura Bolton, Wayne Bolton, John Smit and Shaun Vorster Photo: Nikki Bolton 3 Rhino are still being poached daily in South Africa but many who may have become immune to these statistics; reason with themselves “What can we do anyway? This is up to government and others. It’s probably too late to change what is inevitable.” Extensive research has recently shown that 82% of the world’s wild mammals have …

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Strolling baby rhino at Kragga Kamma Game Park [video]

Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/gtkzNKIpgXw Can you believe that such a large creature gives birth to such a tint tot. Baby white rhino weigh just over 30kg's at birth, while mom weighs in at anything from 1700kg's to 2000kgs - a real 2 ton tessie hey :) Africa, THIS is why I live here. You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram Click HERE to find more 'Kragga Kamma Game Reserve' videos. Kragga Kamma Game Reserve video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port …

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Bhisho News: Rhino project to boost community

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Rhino project to boost community: The community land has been bought by Bhisho and is being transferred to the Yendella community. The community has, in turn, registered the land as the Sikhululekile Co-op and runs cattle and ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. PREMIERS TAKE THEIR SEATS: Refilwe Mtshweni returned to the position of premier while Busisiwe Shiba was elected speaker. - In the Eastern Cape, Oscar Mabuyane was sworn in as premier in Bhisho while Helen Sauls-August was ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Provincial legislatures swear in new members: Mabuyane was elected unopposed …

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Africa’s Leading Conservation Company 2019

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The 26th Annual World Travel Awards is globally recognized as the most prestigious honours programme in global travel and tourism with the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2019 taking place on 1 June in Mauritius. This is the regions' most prestigious travel and tourism event of the year, and it brought together the leading industry figureheads and VIPs from across Africa and the Indian Ocean for an unrivalled networking experience. It was during this auspicious occasion that Mantis was presented with the award for Africa's Leading Boutique Hotel Brand 2019 and Africa's Leading …

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Entries pour in for national maths-art competition

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With 600 entries received from high schools across the country, judges of Nelson Mandela University’s second mathematical art competition had a tough time choosing finalists. Grade 8 to 12 learners from every province poured heart and soul into their unique maths-inspired art – which included beautifully-coloured mandalas, sharp-angled high-rise buildings and plenty of animals and plants made up of geometrical shapes, angles, curves and precise patterns. All the work is being exhibited at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Gallery until June 21. Winners will be announced at a prize …

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Continuing the fight against rhino poaching

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Since 2010, there have been a total of 7 720 rhinos poached in South Africa. Last year alone, an average of 2 rhinos were poached every day in South Africa and it is in light of these harrowing statistics that Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has renewed its sponsorship and support of the Wilderness Foundation Africa’s fight against rhino poaching. ‘‘The rhino plays a key role in the ecosystem and is also pivotal for our country’s eco-tourism. South Africa has the biggest concentration of rhino in the world, which we want to protect and preserve for generations to come and it is this reason …

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Grahamstown News: Hefty sentences for 3 Grahamstown rhino poachers

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Hefty sentences for 3 Grahamstown rhino poachers: CAPE TOWN - The Grahamstown High Court has shown no mercy as it slapped three rhino poachers with hefty sentences on Wednesday. Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and Sikhumbuzo Ndlovu were charged with ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Hefty sentences for 3 Grahamstown rhino poachers: Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and Sikhumbuzo Ndlovu were charged with more than 55 counts of rhino poaching between the 2013 and 2016. Convicted rhino poachers Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. 1 Bedroom Apartment / …

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Grahamstown News: Hefty sentences for 3 Grahamstown rhino poachers

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Hefty sentences for 3 Grahamstown rhino poachers: CAPE TOWN - The Grahamstown High Court has shown no mercy as it slapped three rhino poachers with hefty sentences on Wednesday. Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and Sikhumbuzo Ndlovu were charged with ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Hefty sentences for 3 Grahamstown rhino poachers: Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and Sikhumbuzo Ndlovu were charged with more than 55 counts of rhino poaching between the 2013 and 2016. Convicted rhino poachers Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. 1 Bedroom Apartment / …

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Grahamstown News: Hefty sentences for 3 Grahamstown rhino poachers

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Hefty sentences for 3 Grahamstown rhino poachers: CAPE TOWN - The Grahamstown High Court has shown no mercy as it slapped three rhino poachers with hefty sentences on Wednesday. Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and Sikhumbuzo Ndlovu were charged with ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Hefty sentences for 3 Grahamstown rhino poachers: Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and Sikhumbuzo Ndlovu were charged with more than 55 counts of rhino poaching between the 2013 and 2016. Convicted rhino poachers Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. 1 Bedroom Apartment / …

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Grahamstown News: Hefty sentences for 3 Grahamstown rhino poachers

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Hefty sentences for 3 Grahamstown rhino poachers: CAPE TOWN - The Grahamstown High Court has shown no mercy as it slapped three rhino poachers with hefty sentences on Wednesday. Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and Sikhumbuzo Ndlovu were charged with ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Hefty sentences for 3 Grahamstown rhino poachers: Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and Sikhumbuzo Ndlovu were charged with more than 55 counts of rhino poaching between the 2013 and 2016. Convicted rhino poachers Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. 1 Bedroom Apartment / …

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Grahamstown News: Hefty sentences for 3 Grahamstown rhino poachers

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Hefty sentences for 3 Grahamstown rhino poachers: CAPE TOWN - The Grahamstown High Court has shown no mercy as it slapped three rhino poachers with hefty sentences on Wednesday. Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and Sikhumbuzo Ndlovu were charged with ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Hefty sentences for 3 Grahamstown rhino poachers: Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and Sikhumbuzo Ndlovu were charged with more than 55 counts of rhino poaching between the 2013 and 2016. Convicted rhino poachers Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. 1 Bedroom Apartment / …

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Grahamstown News: Wildlife groups welcome sentencing of 3 rhino poachers

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Wildlife groups welcome sentencing of 3 rhino poachers: Convicted rhino poachers Forget Ndlovu, Jabulani Ndlovu and Sikhumbuzo Ndlovu in the Grahamstown High Court for sentencing. Picture: SAPS/Twitter. CAPE TOWN – Wildlife organisations have ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Chibok was turning point, and Africa is still stuck there: I didn’t know his name but he knew mine. He had a hand card waiting to receive me at the airport-and then drive nearly another two hours to Grahamstown. Before I knew his name, I thought he looked ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Bathurst …

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Makhanda News: Three members of Ndlovu Gang found guilty for rhino poaching

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Three members of Ndlovu Gang found guilty for rhino poaching: Jabulani Ndlovu, Forget Ndlovu and Sikhumbuzo Ndlovu were arrested at Makana Resort outside Makhanda in June 2016, in possession of a freshly cut rhino horn along with tranquilizers, a dart gun, a saw ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Gift of the Givers On Standby To Help Mozambique Amid Cyclone: FILE: Makhanda residents queue as humanitarian aid group Gift of the Givers delivers water. Picture: facebook.com. Humanitarian aid group Gift of the Givers says it is on standby to aid Mozambique ... Source: "Makhanda" - …

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Grahamstown News: Closing arguments underway at trial of trio accused of poaching 13 EC rhino

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Closing arguments underway at trial of trio accused of poaching 13 EC rhino: Closing argument in the trial of three men accused of poaching 13 Eastern Cape rhinos kicks off at 9.30am in the Grahamstown High Court today. Jabulani Ndlovu, 40, Forget Ndlovu, 37, and Sikhumbuzo Nd... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Top schools clash at Noord-Suid tournament: That’s not the only big festival this weekend. The Eastern Cape schools, and SACS of Cape Town, will be in action in Grahamstown at the Graeme College Rugby Day. SACS play St Andrew’s College, while t... Source: "Grahamstown" - …

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Too Early to Celebrate Decline in South Africa Rhino Poaching – MyPR.co.za

Too Early to Celebrate Decline in South Africa Rhino Poaching: (Feb. 15, 2019 – Johannesburg) – Just as the South African government reported fewer rhinos poached in 2018, Hong Kong authorities yesterday announced a record-breaking seizure of rhino horn from two air passengers traveling from South Africa en route to Vietnam. “The timing of these announcements couldn’t be more ironic,” said CEO of WildAid Peter Knights. “On the one hand, South Africa celebrates the decline in poaching and on the other, Hong Kong makes another record seizure. Meanwhile, the number of rhinos continues …

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Grahamstown News: ‘Smoking gun’ evidence allowed in rhino poaching trial

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‘Smoking gun’ evidence allowed in rhino poaching trial: Key evidence, which the state says directly links three alleged rhino poachers to at least 13 rhino poaching incidents in the province, was declared admissible in the Grahamstown High Court. Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Property for Sale in Eastern Cape: A property of ... Floor Size: 23 378 m² R 45 000 000 House for Sale in Grahamstown Central Residential gated complex within walking distance to Rhodes University for sale. The property comprises of a ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Rhino poaching case in high court: The …

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Makhanda in the news: Alleged EC rhino poachers denied bail

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Alleged EC rhino poachers denied bail: The men were arrested about 2km outside Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) as part of anti- poaching exercise dubbed Operation Full Moon. “It is alleged that the suspects’ vehicles were stopped and upon ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Battle over renaming G'town: The relevant legislation requires that the minister must consider each and every objection Renaming Grahamstown to Makhanda has been a comedy of errors and a civil society organisation has warned that ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Battle over renaming Grahamstown: Renaming …

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