Rhino
Massmart employees protest in Sandton over potential closure of stores
The group is demanding, among other things, an end to the consultation process that could result in major job cuts.
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Conservationists concerned about resurgence in rhino poaching under level 1
Conservationists are concerned that with the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus and the decline of tourism, many people are desperate, and some may turn to poaching.
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As city encroaches on Nairobi park, wild animals freedom to roam is under threat
The Kenya Wildlife Service has proposed a 10-year plan to fence land along the southern boundary to reduce conflict between people and animals.
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OR Tambo Airport customs officials seize R115 mn in rhino horns
Customs officials at OR Tambo International Airport have discovered 41 pieces of rhino horn valued at R115.66 million in a consignment declared as 'fine art'.
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Rhinos in Kenya face a new threat: drug-resistant bacteria - study
Scientists behind a study in a recent issue of New York-based academic journal EcoHealth discovered that bacteria samples found in the endangered animals in Ruma National Park, a protected area on the shores of Lake Victoria, had developed alarming levels of antibiotic resistance.
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Rhino911 comes up with new measures to curb poaching
EWN Lifestyle took part in a helicopter tagging mission, where two rhino were being labelled in an attempt to curb poaching of the animals.
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Zimbabwe to donate 10 white rhinos to Congo
The rhinos were being captured and would be moved from Victoria Falls later this week or early next, according to a spokesperson.
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R40m worth of rhino horn stolen from Zim's national parks strong-room
A board of inquiry has said that in total, 56 rhino horns went missing from the strong-room at the national parks headquarters.
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Thailand seizes rhino horns worth $5 million in biggest haul for years
Thai customs have confiscated 21 rhino horns with an estimated value of nearly $5 million (4.12 million pounds) in the biggest such seizure in Thailand for years.
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Experts to crackdown on illegal rhino horn trade in Vietnam, Mozambique
The two countries have with the highest profiles on the illegal trade of rhino horn.
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Call for tourists to support anti-rhino poaching drive
Tourists passing through Kamieskroon have been encouraged to join or support the initiative.
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Hawks investigating well-known farmer for possession of rhino horns
Police arrested Pieter van Zyl and two alleged accomplices in a sting operation last Wednesday.
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Trio arrested for allegedly intending to sell rhino horns to undercover agent
The Hawks team also seized 105 rhino horns worth millions at the suspects's hide-out house.
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[LISTEN] ‘Ban on rhino trade doesn't help fight against poaching'
In an interview with 702’s Stephen Grootes, the Private Rhino Owners Association’s Pelham Jones discusses the recent attack at a private game reserve & whether the ban on rhino trade is actually effective.
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City of Tshwane saddened by dehorning of two white
The City of Tshwane says the killing of the rhino has dealt a blow to its conservation efforts.
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Govt mulling judgment allowing domestic rhino horn trade
Environmental Affairs will study a court ruling dismissing its bid to uphold a 7-year ban on the trade.
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SCA gives green light to domestic trade in rhino horn
Thousands of rhinos have been killed to meet demand for the commodity in Asian countries.
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Molewa: Rhino poaching decreased nationally but increases at Kruger Park
Molewa has reported on the progress made through the integrated strategic management approach.
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SA won't bid to have global ban on trade in rhino horn lifted
SA had considered global trading in rhino horns as a possible way of stemming the poaching activities.
