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…
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…
Government unveils new plan to strengthen rhino coordination and confront 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…
The WWF’s Black Rhino Range Expansion Project has established 17 new populations
KwaZulu-Natal remains the epicentre for poaching and the Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park appears to be fighting a losing battle against the crime
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 international organisation has released a study on the link between corruption and wildlife crimes
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
Wildlife Justice Commission says law enforcement agencies must address it as transnational organised crime
Despite the decline in rhino poaching, there are critical threats to the survival of these iconic animals
Figures show South Africa’s efforts to combat rhino poaching pays off
