Injecting radioactive substances in horns of rhinos to fight poaching: ROSATOM, the prime contractor and spearhead of the Russian nuclear industry, has found a new way to extend its influence on the African continent in ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. New York Harbor welcomes ship larger than Empire State Building, biggest ever to dock at Port Authority seaport: The largest container ship to ever sail into New York Harbor arrived Thursday, the crowning achievement of a years-long … [Read more...] about Injecting radioactive substances in horns of rhinos to fight poaching – Port Elizabeth in the News
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Relief as court confirms conviction of notorious rhino poaching gang – Port Elizabeth in the News
Relief as court confirms conviction of notorious rhino poaching gang: More than four years after their arrest, a Full Bench of the Makhanda High Court this week confirmed the conviction and 25-year sentence of the notorious Ndlovu gang, believed to be responsible for ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. South Africa: Gang Member Sentenced to Life Imprisonment: Press Release - A 32-year-old gang member was sentenced in the Port Elizabeth High court to life imprisonment for the murder of … [Read more...] about Relief as court confirms conviction of notorious rhino poaching gang – Port Elizabeth in the News
Continuing the fight against rhino poaching
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 … [Read more...] about Continuing the fight against rhino poaching
Makhanda News: Three members of Ndlovu Gang found guilty for rhino poaching
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 … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Three members of Ndlovu Gang found guilty for rhino poaching
Grahamstown News: Closing arguments underway at trial of trio accused of poaching 13 EC rhino
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 … [Read more...] about Grahamstown News: Closing arguments underway at trial of trio accused of poaching 13 EC rhino
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 … [Read more...] about Too Early to Celebrate Decline in South Africa Rhino Poaching – MyPR.co.za
Grahamstown News: ‘Smoking gun’ evidence allowed in rhino poaching trial
‘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 … [Read more...] about Grahamstown News: ‘Smoking gun’ evidence allowed in rhino poaching trial
Rhino Horn Demand Reduction Program by Vietnamese Youth
In July 2017, 11 young people from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, were brought to South Africa for a life?changing wilderness experience as part of the Wild Rhino Campaign presented by Port Elizabeth based Wilderness Foundation. After the trail, the youth visited a rhino orphanage and also had the opportunity to learn more from leading wildlife crime, rhino veterinary and rhino protection experts during a full day workshop at the Wilderness Leadership School in Durban. The young people were … [Read more...] about Rhino Horn Demand Reduction Program by Vietnamese Youth
Technology to help fight against rhino poaching
The scourge of rhino poaching remains problematic in South Africa. To help combat this challenge, Vodacom and Celcom have now thrown their weight behind the fight against anti-rhino poaching operations by introducing an innovative security measure for the Addo Elephant National Park. This includes the provision of mobile devices that have been programmed with a Cmore application software to help protect the Park from poachers. The smart-phones will enable real-time tracking of rangers out in … [Read more...] about Technology to help fight against rhino poaching
Bringing awareness to rhino anti-poaching
Recently, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles invited three VIP Fleet Customers, namely Milana & Chris Pretorius (Smollan), John & Sandra Anderson (Würth) and Nick & Amanda Jacobs (Telesure), to join Wilderness Foundation Africa on a rhino darting experience to bring about awareness and education regarding the nationwide rhino poaching crisis and the work being done on the ground to address the situation. Volkswagen has been partnering with the Forever Wild Rhino Protection Initiative since 2011 … [Read more...] about Bringing awareness to rhino anti-poaching
Grahamstown in the news: Vet wants stronger action after rhino poaching suspects are re-arrested
Vet wants stronger action after rhino poaching suspects are re-arrested: Their successful bail application in the Eastern Cape High Court in Grahamstown two weeks ago sparked an outcry over leniency by the courts. Armed with a fresh warrant for their arrest, signed by a Hoedspruit magistrate, the Stock Theft and Endangered ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Vet wants stronger action after rhino poaching suspects are re-arrested
Grahamstown in the news: PRIME Suspects in 99 Rhino Poaching Cases Released on Bail in South Africa
PRIME Suspects in 99 Rhino Poaching Cases Released on Bail in South Africa: NPA spokesman Tsepo Ndwalaza said that since their arrests, just outside Grahamstown in June 2016, there have been no further rhino poaching incidents involving darting. The dart gun has also reportedly been forensically linked to over 90 previous such ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Story about AbaThembu Prince’s kidnapping a ‘fabrication’‚ say Eastern Cape police: Earlier this morning‚ the spokesman for … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: PRIME Suspects in 99 Rhino Poaching Cases Released on Bail in South Africa
Grahamstown in the news: Rhino owners cry foul after poaching gang suspects get bail
Rhino owners cry foul after poaching gang suspects get bail: Grahamstown - South Africa’s rhino security community has expressed outrage after a Grahamstown High Court judge granted bail to three of the country's most notorious rhino poaching suspects, the Ndlovu Gang, effectively releasing them from police custody. Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Cops battle dogs shortage: Port Elizabeth, Port Alfred, Humansdorp, Queenstown, Middelburg, Aliwal North, Uitenhage, King William’s Town, East … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Rhino owners cry foul after poaching gang suspects get bail
Grahamstown in the news: Dogs help to combat rhino poaching gangs
Dogs help to combat rhino poaching gangs: The nine dogs already deployed are on reserves stretching from East London to Grahamstown and Cradock. Last year, 1 054 rhinos were killed in South Africa, compared with 1 175 in 2015 – marking a small decline in poaching. A record 19 rhinos were killed ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Locals among top 20 in River Mile: Grahamstown swimmers were among the top 20 finishers in the Spar River Mile, which took place in Cannonville just outside Port … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Dogs help to combat rhino poaching gangs
Golfing Against Poaching
The SANPark's Honorary Rangers at Addo Elephant National Park are organising their 12th annual golf day on Thursday, 11 May 2017 at Port Elizabeth Golf Club in Port Elizabeth. Funds raised on the day will enable the Park to fund counter-poaching activities within the park. Addo Elephant National Park, situated only 40 kilometres from Port Elizabeth conserves the “Big 7”, including Southern Right Whales and Great White Shark. The Park now covers over 180 000 hectares, stretching … [Read more...] about Golfing Against Poaching
