South Africa: Outcry over killing of elephants in KZN

South Africa: Outcry over killing of elephants in KZN

By Khethukuthula Xulu – Natal Witness The Human Elephant Foundation is concerned over the recent killing of nine elephants on a farm near Vryheid, in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The foundation said there was no legal permission for this action, which is required by...
Problem planning, not problem elephants

Problem planning, not problem elephants

By Tanya Waterworth, IOL Dr Audrey Delsink was afraid of elephants when she started out in the field of natural sciences, but now has a real passion for them, as well as managing and conserving the iconic species which are now on the endangered list. This week,...
Blaauwbosch elephants thrown lifeline (South Africa)

Blaauwbosch elephants thrown lifeline (South Africa)

By ADRIENNE CARLISLE AND GUY ROGERS – HeraldLIVE An urgent application to halt the removal of 11 elephants and other animals from the controversial Blaauwbosch Private Game Reserve was dismissed with costs in the Grahamstown High Court on Wednesday evening....