Rhino Poaching
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SA’s rhinos population rises by nearly 5% in 2025 but 230 rhinos killed by poachers this year
South Africa's rhino population grew by nearly 5% in 2025 amid expanding conservation and translocation efforts, though 230 rhinos were killed by poachers in the first eight…
World's largest rhino horn trafficking case ends with conviction of Dawie Groenewald
After more than 15 years, hunting safari operator Dawie Groenewald, described as the mastermind behind the world's largest rhino horn trafficking investigation, has been…
SA’s rhinos are ‘more valuable alive than dead’
Government unveils new plan to strengthen rhino coordination and confront poaching
Ezemvelo says war on rhinos continues, supports regulated trade to curb poaching
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…
Meet the real rhino whisperers protecting black rhinos in KwaZulu-Natal
The WWF’s Black Rhino Range Expansion Project has established 17 new populations
Rhino poaching spikes despite high conviction rate
KwaZulu-Natal remains the epicentre for poaching and the Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park appears to be fighting a losing battle against the crime
Senior SANParks manager killed by hippo in Kruger National Park
Kobus De Wet played a leading role in investigations and the arrests of rhino poaching syndicates
231 rhinos killed for their horns so far this year
But measures such as law enforcement authorities working together have resulted in a decline in the number of animals killed
Corruption at the helm of wildlife crimes, Wildlife Justice Commission report finds
The international organisation has released a study on the link between corruption and wildlife crimes
Creecy: Just five of 87 ranger posts at Kruger Park have been filled
The environment minister was responding to a Democratic Alliance parliamentary question
Corruption rife at Kruger Park – report
About 40% of law enforcement employees at the park are participating in corrupt activities
Rhino poaching declines in Kruger, but poachers are on the rampage in KZN
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
Rhino poaching must be tackled as crime crisis, not as a conservation crisis
Wildlife Justice Commission says law enforcement agencies must address it as transnational organised crime
Rhino poaching and illegal horn trade declining in Africa and Asia
Despite the decline in rhino poaching, there are critical threats to the survival of these iconic animals
South Africa sees 59 fewer rhinos killed in the first half of 2022
Figures show South Africa’s efforts to combat rhino poaching pays off