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Addo police arrest five and recover stolen goods

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Members from SAPS Addo have arrested five suspects, between the ages of 18 – 24 –years-old last night, Wednesday, 26 November 2014, at 20:30, after they allegedly robbed a mini-market in Nomatamsanqa, Addo. On Wednesday evening Addo police members were busy doing normal patrol duties when they noticed a maroon Opel kadett speeding away from a business. The members chased the said vehicle and managed to pull it off in Mabopha Street in Addo. The members searched the vehicle and the occupants … [Read more...] about Addo police arrest five and recover stolen goods

R50 000 Reward offered for info about Addo Jackal poisoning

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In a recent incident at the Addo Elephant National Park, approximately 40 black backed jackal were found dead as a result of eating poisoned meat suspected to have been scattered in the main game viewing area by a person posing as tourist. While SANParks investigators are still following up on a number of leads, it is hoped that members of the public will be able to assist with the investigation by providing information linked to the incident. The criminal motivation behind the illegal killing … [Read more...] about R50 000 Reward offered for info about Addo Jackal poisoning

233% growth in free entrants to local parks

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The number of people who visited the four South African National Parks in the Frontier Region (Addo Elephant, Camdeboo, Karoo and Mountain Zebra National Parks) during its free entry week more than doubled this year, compared to the same period last year. The ninth annual South African National Parks Week was celebrated from 8 to 12 September, and afforded all South African citizens the opportunity to visit national parks free of charge for a day visit. A total of 4 847 day visitors passed … [Read more...] about 233% growth in free entrants to local parks

Free Access to Addo Elephant National Park

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Situated only 30 minutes outside Port Elizabeth, Addo Elephant National Park is readying to welcome day visitors at no cost whatsoever all of next week. South African National Parks Week kicks off on Monday 8 September until Friday 12 September, offering free day visits to all South Africa citizens. This annual campaign under the established theme ‘Know Your National Parks' allows locals with valid identity documents an opportunity to spend a day at a national park of their choice free of … [Read more...] about Free Access to Addo Elephant National Park

Addo offers R10 000 reward for info on Jackal poisoning

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Addo Elephant National Park is offering a reward of R10 000 for information which may lead to the successful prosecution of the person/s responsible for the poisoning of 36 jackals and two crows in the Park. Earlier this week a toxicology report by the ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute outside Pretoria confirmed that the animals succumbed to the poisonous carbamate pesticide "methomyl". There were also unconfirmed reports that two bat-eared foxes were affected. It is possible that … [Read more...] about Addo offers R10 000 reward for info on Jackal poisoning

Poison used to kill Addo Jackals determined

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A toxicology report has revealed that the cause of death of 36 jackals, two crows and two unconfirmed bat-eared foxes in Addo Elephant National Park last week was the carbamate pesticide "methomyl". The initial count of 21 jackals and one crow on Sunday 10 August after the first reports of the dead animals by guests has increased as more and more carcasses are being discovered by the Park's conservation staff. The latest jackal was found yesterday, in the same concentrated area within the … [Read more...] about Poison used to kill Addo Jackals determined

21 Jackal Carcasses discovered in Addo Elephant National Park

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Conservation staff at Addo Elephant National Park have discovered the carcasses of 21 jackals and one crow in the main game viewing area of the park, following reports from tourists early this morning. It is not yet known what caused the deaths of the animals. A South African National Parks (SANParks) vet is currently in the park investigating. AENP is the third largest national park and is home to the Big Five, including over 600 elephant. Jackals play an important role in the park in … [Read more...] about 21 Jackal Carcasses discovered in Addo Elephant National Park

Rangers thwart “Rhino Poaching”

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World Ranger Day is observed on the 31st of July each year. It is the day to commemorate the many rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and to celebrate rangers and the work they do to protect the world's natural and cultural treasures. World Ranger Day is promoted by the 54 member associations of the International Ranger Federation (IRF). The first World Ranger Day was observed in 2007 on the 15th anniversary of the founding of the IRF. SANParks' Frontier Region's rangers, from Addo … [Read more...] about Rangers thwart “Rhino Poaching”

Plans to add 120 000ha to the current 7 00ha Bird Island Marine Protected Area

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The Addo Elephant National Park (AENP), the custodians of the Bird Island Marine Protected Area (MPA) off Algoa Bay, recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of the proclamation of the area. The Bird Island MPA was officially proclaimed by former Minister of Environmental Affairs, Marthinus van Schalkwyk, in the Government Gazette on 4 June 2004. The news cemented the Park's eastern boundary in Algoa Bay and also gave AENP the status of being the only national park in the world to be able to … [Read more...] about Plans to add 120 000ha to the current 7 00ha Bird Island Marine Protected Area

Hill and Louw cruise to Zuurberg Victory

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Andrew Hill and Adriaan Louw were in confident form ahead of next week's national marathon championships as they cruised to victory in the three-day PwC Great Zuurberg Trek in the Addo area near Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Hill and Louw, riding in the colours of Fairview-TIB, crossed the finish line at the Zuurberg Mountain Village in a time of 3:01:56 to take their third consecutive stage win and the overall title in 10:01:28. Former roadies Andrew Mclean and Bruce Diesel of Cycle Lab-PwC … [Read more...] about Hill and Louw cruise to Zuurberg Victory

Last day for clear leaders in Zuurberg Trek

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Overnight leaders Andrew Hill and Adriaan Louw stamped their authority on the PwC Great Trek to take a commanding victory on day two of the three-stage race at Addo on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The TIB-Fairview duo powered across the southern and northern ridges of the Zuurberg mountain range to claim the gruelling 81km queen stage in 4:02:12. Eastern Cape duo Grant Mac Geoghan and Jason Reed, riding in the colours of Cyclo Pro-Car Spares, followed a distant second in … [Read more...] about Last day for clear leaders in Zuurberg Trek

Honorary Rangers Birding Weekend

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Avid birders should not delay in making their bookings for the Sasol Addo Birding Weekend which will be held in Addo Elephant National Park from 31 October to 2 November 2014. The weekend of birding will offer a wonderful opportunity to experience the diverse biomes of Addo Elephant National Park and the chance to spot over 200 bird species. Organised by the SANParks Honorary Rangers at Addo, participants will have a choice of taking part in different excursions. Birders will join groups … [Read more...] about Honorary Rangers Birding Weekend

New Addo anti-poaching vessel launched

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Addo Elephant National Park's Honorary Rangers handed over the keys to a brand new anti-poaching vessel to the Park and its marine team today. (Scroll down for video and image). The Gemini Waverider Pro, fitted with two Honda four-stroke motors, will replace the existing and aging 14-year old vessel currently stationed off Bird Island in Addo Elephant National Park's (AENP) Marine Protected Area (MPA). "As a skipper out at sea, our rangers shouldn't worry about the reliability of the … [Read more...] about New Addo anti-poaching vessel launched

Prepare for a wild day of golf

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The SANPark's Honorary Rangers of Addo Elephant National Park are organising their 9th annual golf day on Tuesday, 10th June 2014 at the Port Elizabeth Golf Club.  With the continual threat of poaching within SANParks all money raised on the day will be used to fund counter-poaching activities within Addo Elephant National Park. Addo Elephant National Park, situated only 40 kilometres from Port Elizabeth conserves the "Big 7", including Southern Right Whales and Great White Shark. Now the … [Read more...] about Prepare for a wild day of golf