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South Africa: ‘Wildlife warrior’ and game ranger Anton Mzimba shot dead

by Adam Cruise | Jul 28, 2022 | News

By Cebelihle Bhengu – News24 Timbavati’s head of ranger services, Anton Mzimba, was shot dead on Tuesday.Timbavati Private Nature Reserve hailed Mzimba as a passionate and dedicated ranger.Police have yet to confirm the circumstances around the shooting. ...
South Africa: Environmentalists and hunters slam government over proposals for the trophy hunting of elephants, leopards and rhinos

South Africa: Environmentalists and hunters slam government over proposals for the trophy hunting of elephants, leopards and rhinos

by Adam Cruise | Nov 17, 2021 | News

By Don Pinnock – Daily Maverick Proposals to licence the hunting of 150 elephants, 10 black rhinos and 10 leopards have raised objections from environmental NGOs who slammed the environment department (DFFE) for expecting public comment on the basis of a...
Elephant population in South Africa focus of new research project

Elephant population in South Africa focus of new research project

by Adam Cruise | Aug 16, 2021 | News

By Lyse Comins, The South African Humane Society International/Africa (HSI/Africa) and the Elephant Reintegration Trust (ERT) have joined forces in a research project that could change the way that elephants are managed in South Africa in the future. Nine reserves are...

Shooting of elephant calf raises questions about Kruger National Park’s conservation protocols

by Adam Cruise | Aug 9, 2021 | Commentary

By Helena Kriel and Don Pinnock – Daily Maverick A baby elephant, still suckling from its dead mother, was shot by a Kruger National Park ranger, despite offer of sanctuary, on the grounds that it’s national park policy. But is this the case and, more...
South Africa: Management of wild animals report to be released soon

South Africa: Management of wild animals report to be released soon

by Adam Cruise | May 2, 2021 | News

By Zainul Dawood – Independent Online The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is expected to release its High Level Panel report on the management, breeding, hunting, trade and handling of elephants, lions, leopards and rhinoceros on Sunday,...
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