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Kruger loses 70% of rhinos in 10 years

Environment Sheree Bega - 5 Feb 2021

The good news is that the drought has eased, poaching is down and the environment department is now not only focusing on the poachers but is going after crime syndicates

R1.1-billion land claim ‘captured’

Article Michelle Nel - 21 Jan 2020

This story was produced in partnership with Pulitzer Center. Details of the land claim settlement for MalaMala, one of South Africa’s most exclusive game reserves,...

Going wild to stay sane

Article Hans Mackenzie Main - 25 Jan 2019

'There are 80-plus other parks across South Africa I can visit with my Wild Card, symbolically for free'

Public-private partnerships crucial for SA’s national parks

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Jul 2018

Tourism is becoming an increasingly important mainstay of the South African economy

Billionaire Wiese refunded after unauthorised rhino sale

Article Paul Burkhardt - 2 Sep 2014

Christo Wiese is just one of a number of potential buyers who've been refunded their deposits to buy rhino from SANParks.

Augrabies on hydropower hit list

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Mar 2014

Conservationists claim water plants along the Orange River will affect the ecology and tourism

Rhino conservation gets record-breaking R232m boost

Article Sipho Kings - 5 Feb 2014

A R232-million grant, given to the Peace Parks Foundation by the Dutch and Swedish postcode lotteries, will go to combatting rhino poaching.

Kruger Park toxic spill under control and investigation

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Jan 2014

A week-long spill is now under control, says SANParks, but the long-term effect on the environment is yet to be seen.

Kruger Park elephant shooting sparks outrage

Article Sapa - 1 Jan 2014

Several members of the public have called on SANParks for an explanation, after the Kruger National Park shot an elephant that attacked tourists.

Belly-up Nkandla company linked to bizarre SANParks deal

Article Phillip De Wet - 14 Nov 2013

Bohlabela's liquidation has revealed oddities and secrecy in its parks' vehicle tender.

SANParks ranger injured in poacher shoot-out

Article Sapa - 27 May 2013

A Kruger National Park ranger has been shot and wounded while attempting to apprehend suspected poachers.

Major General joins fight against rhino poaching

Article Sapa - 12 Dec 2012

A retired army officer has been roped in to help fight rhino poaching.

Specialised aircraft joins fight to save SA’s rhinos

Article Kenichi Serino - 4 Dec 2012

A new, state-of-the-art surveillance aircraft represents a vital alliance between the public and private sector in the fight against rhino poaching.

SANParks chief fights back

Article Fiona Macleod - 9 Mar 2012

South African National Parks CEO David Mabunda has hand delivered affidavits to <em>M&G</em> denying preferential tender procedure.

Kruger Park to meet union about strike, salaries

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Feb 2012

The Kruger National Park has said it would meet with union representatives in a bid to end the nearly month-old strike by field rangers.

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