Rhino poaching is on the decline in the Kruger National Park – the area hardest hit by the crime – says Minister of Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa. Between January and the end of August 2016, a total of 458 poached rhino carcasses were found in the Kruger National Park, compared to 557 in the same period last year. This represents a 17.8% decline in the number of rhino carcasses. The Minister said this in a statement on Sunday on progress in the implementation of the Integrated … [Read more...] about Latest Rhino Poaching Figures
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Mthatha news: Ndongeni accused of poaching boxers
Ndongeni accused of poaching boxers: Similar accusations were levelled against Ndongeni last year after Simpiwe "Chain Reaction" Konkco from Mthatha joined forces with Nathan after parting ways with trainer Madoda "One More Time" Dyonase. But Ndongeni scoffed at the allegations yesterday. Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Police deny protesters claim of N2 shooting: We were just sitting on the road. Police continue shooting people walking in Qunu. We have evidence,” Habe said. Mthatha police … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Ndongeni accused of poaching boxers
Join the Fight against Rhino Poaching at the Olli Homecoming Campfire – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Join the Fight against Rhino Poaching at the Olli Homecoming Campfire: “The responsibility of preserving our wildlife, flora and fauna will always rest with us as humans, civilians and custodians…” Source: NMBT Blog. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a daily digest of PE Goodness straight into your inbox with the MyPE Monday to … [Read more...] about Join the Fight against Rhino Poaching at the Olli Homecoming Campfire – Featured Blog
King Williams Town news: South Africa: Major Rhino Poaching Breakthrough
South Africa: Major Rhino Poaching Breakthrough: King William's Town — The South African Police Service made a major breakthrough in curbing Rhino Poaching when they arrested three (3) suspects on Friday night, 17 June 2016 at about 22:00 at chalet 8, Makana Resort, Grahamstown. The arrest is the ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. Taxis await permit news: Meanwhile, in other parts of the province, nine people aged 30-45 were arrested in East London, three in Zwelitsha, five in … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: South Africa: Major Rhino Poaching Breakthrough
Major breakthrough against Rhino Poaching
The South African Police Service made a major breakthrough in curbing Rhino Poaching when they arrested three (3) suspects on Friday night, 17 June 2016 at about 22:00 at chalet 8, Makana Resort, Grahamstown. The arrest is the direct result of Operation Full Moon, which mainly focused on curbing rhino poaching incidents in the Province. The three (3) suspects, two (2) Zimbabwe nationals and one (1) South African appeared briefly in the Grahamstown Magistrates Court today, 20 June 2016. They … [Read more...] about Major breakthrough against Rhino Poaching
Where there is Hope, there is Life
On the 8th of June 2015 "Hope", the rhino survivor from a recent poaching incident in the Eastern Cape, underwent her third procedure to repair the catastrophic damage done to her by poachers who left her for dead. Hope, the four year old female white rhino, who has become the international symbol for the rhino crisis, was treated by Saving the Survivors, a team of vets dedicated to saving the victims of poaching. The operation which took two hours and twenty minutes, was another procedure in … [Read more...] about Where there is Hope, there is Life
Mozambique, Vietnam, China must follow EU’S lead to combat Rhino Poaching
Dear MyPE The DA welcomes the proactive move last Thursday by the European Commission to implement wildlife trade control measures that help to disrupt organised crime using hunting trophies to traffic rhino horn and elephant ivory. An EU Commission statement reads: "The new measures address these problems by introducing a requirement for an import permit guaranteeing that the origin of the trophy is legal and sustainable. The permit will only be delivered once the EU is convinced that the … [Read more...] about Mozambique, Vietnam, China must follow EU’S lead to combat Rhino Poaching
Youth Competition aims to Reduce Demand for Rhino Horn in Vietnam
The Wilderness Foundation, in partnership with Investec Rhino Lifeline and the Peace Parks Foundation, has launched a competition in Vietnam as part of their Forever Wild Rhino Protection Initiative. Matthew Norval, Conservation Director of the Wilderness Foundation and Rodney Visser, Group Security Manager of Shamwari Group, recently hosted presentations at selected private schools in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) to introduce the Vietnamese youth to the competition. The challenges … [Read more...] about Youth Competition aims to Reduce Demand for Rhino Horn in Vietnam
Join the fight to save Rhinos
Port Elizabeth based law firm Rushmere Noach has itself and through generous contributions from its clients recently donated R190 000 towards the Kariega Foundation Trust's "Save the Rhino" project. The donation is the culmination of a drive to raise funds initiated as part of the firm's recent birthday celebrations. The donation cheque was presented to Graeme Rushmere of Kariega at a function attended by the Rushmere Noach board and their partners during a most enjoyable weekend stay over … [Read more...] about Join the fight to save Rhinos
Schotia Rhino Poaching
The Schotia Game Reserve - approximately 50 kilometres outside Port Elizabeth - reported today on the poaching of two rhino on the reserve. It is not clear when the poaching occurred as both animals could not be located for more than a day leading up to their being located, late yesterday afternoon of the 30 May. The bull, known as Clyde, was discovered first, heavily drugged and in a state of shock. An initial search for Bonnie, the female, proved fruitless and it was feared that she would … [Read more...] about Schotia Rhino Poaching
Eagles and Birdies for Anti Poaching Drive
The SANPark's Honorary Rangers at Addo Elephant National Park are organising their 8th annual golf day on Friday, 7 June 2013 at Humewood Golf Club in Port Elizabeth with the theme for this year being "Go Wild". 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 … [Read more...] about Eagles and Birdies for Anti Poaching Drive
Shock at Lalibela Rhino Poaching
In the matter of just a few short hours early this morning, the number of rhinos lost to poaching here in the Eastern Cape this year more than doubled from three to seven. NMBT CEO, Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism CEO Mandlakazi Skefile said; "In spite of all that is being done in the Eastern Cape and nationally to curb the slaughter of rhino, it is with shock that I have learnt that four rhinos from Lalibela Game Reserve were found dead this morning. Lalibela is a member of Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about Shock at Lalibela Rhino Poaching
Combating Rhino Poaching
In June 2011, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles donated six Volkswagen Amarok bakkies to the Wilderness Foundation's Forever Wild Rhino Protection Initiative. To date, the vehicles have travelled almost 300 000 kilometres and have been used in a large number of successful anti-poaching activities. "Due to the security risk, we can't offer detailed information on where the vehicles have been and what they have been used for," says Wilderness Foundation's Conservation director, Matthew Norval. … [Read more...] about Combating Rhino Poaching
Local Company Lighting the Fight Against Rhino Poaching
The Forever Wild campaign - a campaign that is aimed at protecting rhino populations and managed by the Wilderness Foundation in South Africa has been joined by Uitenhage based manufacturer, HELLA Automotive. This announcement was made at the launch of a rhino protection awareness campaign under the auspices of the Wilderness Foundation at Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The primary objectives of the Forever Wild campaign include maintaining populations of free … [Read more...] about Local Company Lighting the Fight Against Rhino Poaching
Frankies Wins Against Woolworths
Take that Sister-in-Law. When MyPE published the story about Woolworths copying Frankies product and placing it on their shelves (after negotiating with Frankies to carry their line) - see: Frankies Fiery Ginger Beer Fury Reveals a Pattern of 'Stealing' - my Sister-in-Law, the Big W apologist, came out heavily in favour of Woolworths (she also supported them against me when Woolworths trampled all over the copyright of a video in their rush to make money out of bleeding hearts, see: Did … [Read more...] about Frankies Wins Against Woolworths
