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
As rhino poaching syndicates continue to devastate South Africa’s wildlife, reserves such as Klaserie in Mpumalanga are using highly trained K9 units to track poachers
Research shows it costs less and works better than other interventions
They argue that the international wildlife treaty is undermining sustainable use of species in the region such as elephants.
Draft policy promotes species playing their role in wilderness systems but one conservationist says leopards are being sold out
Private rhino owners say the environment minister’s proposed policy is in conflict with existing legislation and their legal rights