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Kruger rainfall: 2026 was exceptionally wet but not a record
Despite severe flooding across parts of the Kruger National Park earlier this year, SANParks scientists report that overall rainfall remained slightly below the historic…
Kruger National Park hero Mpho Mudau relives the day the floods came
When catastrophic floods hit Letaba Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park, hospital services manager Mpho Mudau bravely led life-saving evacuations. Here is how disaster…
Kruger reopens key flood-damaged infrastructure as rebuild continues
Key roads, bridges, and tourism facilities in the Kruger National Park have reopened following extensive flood damage, as Minister David Maynier urges future infrastructure to be…
Top ranger Nomcebo Tshabalala is SANParks torchbearer for women
Assistant section ranger Nomcebo Tshabalala stands undaunted in the male-dominated world of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, passionately protecting wildlife and inspiring women in…
Two suspects arrested in Mozambique over Kruger National Park murder of Marais couple
Two suspects have been arrested in Mozambique over the murder of South African tourists Dina and Ernst Marais in Kruger National Park near Crooks Corner
Kruger returns to its owners
Historic deal sees communities set to gain from sche signed with SANParks
A century of Kruger
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…
Africa’s Travel Indaba boosts Durban economy and drives African tourism growth
Africa’s Travel Indaba is expected to generate millions for Durban’s economy while showcasing African tourism growth, conservation and regional travel opportunities
Kruger National Park closed to day visitors amid heavy flooding in Limpopo, Mpumalanga
Persistent and heavy rainfall affecting Limpopo and Mpumalanga has led to South African National Parks (SANParks) taking a precautionary decision to temporarily suspend day…
West Coast National Park sees historic leopard return after 170 years
The return underscores the importance of wildlife corridors, habitat protection and coexistence with local communities
SANParks Vision 2040: A bold plan to link conservation and communities
Eastern Cape entrepreneur blossoms through skills programme, highlighting aims for people-centred conservation, linking economic empowerment with biodiversity
Scientists warn that poaching, drought threaten Kruger lions and hippos
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 future of SANParks: From fortress conservation to inclusivity
Its new strategy, Vision 2040, aims to redress economic inequalities through conservation
TotalEnergies advertising found to be misleading and greenwashing
The Advertising Regulatory Board said that the multinational energy giant’s advert regarding sustainable development was contradictory
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