The Barney’s Charity Golf Day 2017, held on 2 November at the Humewood Golf Club, was a resounding success, proudly attended by OLLI, a life-sized fibreglass rhino. “Thanks to all the participants, we were able to raise R26,625.00 for this year’s charity recipient, the Chipembere Rhino Foundation, a local registered non-profit and public benefit organisation working to protect and preserve the diminishing number of rhino in Southern Africa,” says Craig Mittens, co-owner of Barney’s. After … [Read more...] about Rhinos Receive R26K
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J-Bay in the news: Iconic hotel in rhino drama
Iconic hotel in rhino drama: No arrests have been made. “The investigation is now under the SAPS stock theft unit in Jeffreys Bay,” Feni said. Chetty said they planned to meet the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism this week to get the horns registered and ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. South Africa: Call to Legalise Rhino Horn Sales After Latest Killing in Jeffreys Bay: A private game farm owner has called for the legalising of rhino horn sales in South … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Iconic hotel in rhino drama
Uitenhage in the news: Rhino horns stolen from store room on game farm
Rhino horns stolen from store room on game farm: On Thursday, 3 August 2017, in the Uitenhage Cluster, with continuous concerted efforts in dealing with crime incidents affecting the farming community, resulted in the establishment of a special task team that has been established. This following a ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Hijacked vehicle recovered after high speed chase: Our back to basics approach to policing and in an attempt to effectively address trio crimes, members in … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Rhino horns stolen from store room on game farm
Vietnamese Youth determined to make a difference
The continued senseless killing of African rhino for their horn, is driven by the demand for horn in primary consumer countries in Asia, such as Vietnam and China. More than 90% of horn goes to or through Vietnam. With the older generations for the most part set in their ways, much hope lies with changing the hearts and minds of the 10-24 year olds who make up almost 25% of Vietnam’s 94 million population. The Wild Rhino demand reduction campaign focusses on tapping into these young minds and … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Youth determined to make a difference
Baby Rhino at Kragga Kamma [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. Baby rhino, Bonnie, at Kragga Kamma Game Park. 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 Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Baby Rhino at Kragga Kamma [video]
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
One More Time and One More Park for OLLI
Over 2015/2016 Port Elizabeth businessman, Wayne Bolton, cycled 6000kms on a mountain bike over 21?2 months around South Africa connecting all 19 SANParks. He did this to raise awareness and funds for counter poaching initiatives. This year three generations of the Bolton family are once again embarking on an expedition called the OLLI (acronym for One Land Love It) Frontier Rhino Ride. Over July Wayne will cycle 2000kms connecting 20 private and provincial rhino bearing parks drawing … [Read more...] about One More Time and One More Park for OLLI
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: WATCH: Dramatic rhino rescue at Kariega
WATCH: Dramatic rhino rescue at Kariega: While the rescue effort paid off for the young rhino cow, her mate, a young bull, drowned before rescue operations could get into motion at the Kariega Private Game Reserve just outside of Grahamstown. The tragic incident happened at about 3pm on Thursday ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Shocking slurs upset former Pearsonites: Mhlana, who is based in Grahamstown, said she was not surprised by the comments made. “The comments and post he made … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: WATCH: Dramatic rhino rescue at Kariega
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
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
PE company has bumper harvests in the bag
Port Elizabeth-based sustainability specialists Rhino Group will be helping South African grain producers with their increased yields come harvest time, after signing an international grain storage solutions deal with one of the world's top producers of agricultural films. Farmers countrywide are set to use the massive seven-layer grain bags produced by Greece's Plastika Kritis and distributed locally via Rhino Plastics. Maize farmers especially are set to have their hands full this year, … [Read more...] about PE company has bumper harvests in the bag
