South Africa – The Department of Environmental Affairs has launched a DNA barcoding kit on Monday to help officials to combat wildlife crime. [Read more…] about DNA kit to fight wildlife crime
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Poached rhino horns returned
An agreement between the South African Government and People’s Republic of China in committing to fight the illegal exploitation of wildlife crime has yielded positive results, with the return of poached rhino horn and elephant ivory back to South Africa. [Read more…] about Poached rhino horns returned
Rhino Fund to assist initiatives
Pretoria – In an effort to coordinate the financing of anti-poaching initiatives, the Department of Environmental Affairs is to establish a National Rhino Fund in consultation with the National Treasury. [Read more…] about Rhino Fund to assist initiatives
Rhino poaching on the increase
Pretoria- The number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the start of the year has increased to 273 with the Kruger National Park bearing the brunt, says the Department of Environmental Affairs. [Read more…] about Rhino poaching on the increase
Black rhino plan gazetted
Pretoria – Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has gazetted the much awaited Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) for black rhinoceros, it was announced on Tuesday. [Read more…] about Black rhino plan gazetted