Alleged poachers appear in court: The latest rhino carcass was found on August 2 on the Great Fish River Nature Reserve, situated between Makhanda and King William’s Town. The animal was believed to have been shot, and de-horned, seve... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Andile Lungisa granted leave to appeal assault conviction: The application for leave to appeal the conviction and sentencing of Nelson Mandela Bay ANC councillor Andile Lungisa was granted by the Eastern Cape High Court, in … [Read more...] about Makhanda in the news: Alleged poachers appear in court
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PE in the news: Lions maul alleged rhino poachers to death
Lions maul alleged rhino poachers to death: It's unclear how many people were killed on the reserve at this time. According to its website, Sibuya Game Reserve is located on the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape, approximately 130 kms from Por... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Conman has spree with friend’s money: What he perceived as a lucrative business opportunity turned into a nightmare for Wayne Nicholson when a trusted friend he met at a Port Elizabeth pub squandered about … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Lions maul alleged rhino poachers to death
Grahamstown in the news: Two more rhinos killed by poachers
Two more rhinos killed by poachers: It is infuriating,” he said. About three weeks ago, two white rhinos were poached on a reserve between Bedford and Grahamstown. Only one had been dehorned and the other was still staggering around after being wounded, but was later euthanised. Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. WATCH: A rare fish, a vintage plane and a historic connection to Durban: He added that this year marked the 80th anniversary of the discovery of the coelacanth off East London and … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Two more rhinos killed by poachers
Alleged Rhino Poachers Arrested
One of the operational strategies of the SAPS in the Province is to protect our marine and wild life resources. In line with the execution of this mandate, five men believed to be involved in rhino horn poaching were arrested near East London yesterday afternoon whilst on their way to a nearby private game reserve. Police officers pounced on the men after valuable information on their intentions and whereabouts were obtained by SAPS Crime Intelligence officers. The vehicle they were … [Read more...] about Alleged Rhino Poachers Arrested
RhODIS Rhino DNA database puts poachers in the cross-hair
RhODIS Rhino DNA database puts poachers in the cross-hair: Sampling kits being used in the field. Photo: The Onderstepoort Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) at the University of Pretoria The Onderstepoort Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) at the University of Pretoria has developed a ground-breaking technique to collect and catalogue DNA from rhinos and rhino horn which could lead to more convictions of poachers and reduce rhino poaching in Southern Africa.Known as RhODIS, Rhino DNA Index … [Read more...] about RhODIS Rhino DNA database puts poachers in the cross-hair
Poachers kill 220 rhinos this year
Since the beginning of this year, a total of 220 rhinos have been lost to illegal killings, says the Department of Environmental Affairs. The Kruger National Park, Limpopo, North West and KwaZulu-Natal remain the hardest hit by rhino poachers, collectively accounting for 207 of the rhinos killed this year alone. "The department, our provinces and its public entities such as SANParks view this illegal killing of our national treasure in a very serious light and will continue to prioritise … [Read more...] about Poachers kill 220 rhinos this year
