by Adam Cruise | Aug 22, 2026 | News
By The Star The last three elephants still in a traditional South African zoo entered their enclosure in single file, fruit and vegetables scattered on the ground to encourage natural foraging. For visitors to the popular Johannesburg Zoo, it was a chance to see...
by Adam Cruise | Aug 20, 2026 | Commentary
By Adam Cruise – Daily Maverick The renewed Madikwe elephant controversy raises a question extending far beyond culling. When a senior SANParks scientist speaks of economic opportunities arising from elephants selected for killing, we need to examine the...
by Adam Cruise | Aug 18, 2026 | News
By Gavin Blackburn – Euro News Most trade in ivory from elephants and other endangered animals is banned by international agreement under CITES, a treaty to which almost all UN member countries are parties. Authorities in Vietnam have announced a major seizure...
by Adam Cruise | Aug 18, 2026 | Press Releases
By Humane World for Animals Humane World for Animals South Africa warns elephant culling could damage South Africa’s tourism appeal and conservation reputation CAPE TOWN, South Africa—Over half (60%) of international tourists would consider visiting a different...
by Adam Cruise | Aug 18, 2026 | Commentary
By Don Pinnock – Daily Maverick The North West MEC stayed away, key reports remained hidden and MPs were given no costs or deadlines for a plan that could result in nearly 1,000 elephants being culled in Madikwe. What is the province trying to hide? North West...
