Kruger National Park’s 100-year milestone reflects both South Africa’s conservation history and SANParks’ efforts to shift from exclusionary “fortress conservation” to community partnerships and local economic development
Africa’s Travel Indaba is expected to generate millions for Durban’s economy while showcasing African tourism growth, conservation and regional travel opportunities
The death of Spokes Sithole at 108 exposes the broken promise of one of South Africa’s largest land restitution settlements, where freedom and land ownership have not translated into lasting prosperity for many beneficiaries
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife highlights a successful dehorning programme and improved anti-poaching measures but continues to call for discussion on legal rhino horn trade to protect the species and fund conservation
The intensity of heavy downpours has increased by 40% since pre-industrial times, with some areas receiving more than a year’s rain in just days
Persistent and heavy rainfall affecting Limpopo and Mpumalanga has led to South African National Parks (SANParks) taking a precautionary decision to temporarily suspend day visitor access to the Kruger National Park until conditions improve. SANParks said that it is mindful of the strain that ongoing rainfall is placing on operational and emergency‑response resources. “The organisation […]
Before the pandemic, the country’s tourism attractions were spread across the country but now this is skewed in favour of Cape Town and the Kruger
At least six decades of mining has caused significant environmental damage in the Phalaborwa area
Twenty-one species in the national park are invasive, five of which are among the 100 worst invaders globally
Lion numbers have remained stable from 2015 to 2023, while the population of hippos plunged by more than 2 500 from 2015 to 2017
The use of tracking collars that send alerts when animals enter snaring hotspots or have been stationary for a certain period has become a key tool
Tourists flock to the many wildlife reserves, while the attractive investment climate draws global business and investors
The animals, formerly owned by rhino breeder John Hume, are expected to significantly boost biodiversity in their new home
A new report predicts that the effect of climate change will cause a 4% drop in visitors Kruger National Park by 2050
The numbers are difficult to quantify because most carcasses are scavenged quickly and disappear
The forestry, fisheries and the environment minister said more than 7 000 snares were removed last year alone
Kobus De Wet played a leading role in investigations and the arrests of rhino poaching syndicates
But measures such as law enforcement authorities working together have resulted in a decline in the number of animals killed
The department has given R76.1 million for energy and water-saving measures at tourism sites as part of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme, Patricia de Lille says
The international organisation has released a study on the link between corruption and wildlife crimes
Australian crayfish, carp from Europe and Asia, silver carp from China, Nile tilapia, the North American largemouth bass and mosquitofish, suckermouth catfish from South America and alien snails have invaded the park
Over the past 20 years, up to 2016, various organisations had spent nearly R350 million on alien plant control operations in the park
The environment minister was responding to a Democratic Alliance parliamentary question
About 40% of law enforcement employees at the park are participating in corrupt activities
Statistics confirm decline in rhino poaching losses in national parks from 451 in 2021 to 448 last year, the toll for private owners was 86
Rate of spread of invasive species has ‘dramatically increased’
The finance minister confirmed he had been approached by the police about a criminal investigation into allegations of sexual assault
People poison vultures for various reasons, including a belief that they can see into the future and to stop authorities from being alerted to poaching
Figures show South Africa’s efforts to combat rhino poaching pays off
At least 70 rhinos have been killed in in Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park in the three months from January to March this year
Twenty-three rhinos have been killed in 36 hours, according to a nonprofit organisation; the environment department says this figure is 24 since the beginning of December
Villages that neighbour the Kruger National Park face the terrors of armed stock thieves and poachers who are involved in cross-border crime