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  • FILE: A man tracking game has been mauled to death by two young male lions in the in the Marakele National Park, Limpopo. Picture © utopia88/123rf.com

    Lions maul man to death at South African game reserve

    "Someone who was also driving inside the park noticed these two lions busy devouring the deceased and he then alerted the park manager who alerted the police," said Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo.

    436 days ago
  • Cameras, drones, and a total of 128 rangers have been deployed to curb crime in the Table Mountain National Park. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/Eyewitness News.

    Table Mountain National Park beefs up security to curb crime

    Last year, SANParks recorded 24 attacks and so far this year, there have been another three.

    443 days ago
  • FILE: A group of tourists get off their tour bus at the bottom of the cable station to Table Mountain in Cape Town. Picture: AFP

    SANParks counts millions lost due to hard lockdown

    The Table Mountain National Park and other parks across the country were closed during the lockdown period last year and with foreign tourism virtually non-existent, the parks are hoping South Africans will tour their own country to make up the gap.

    444 days ago
  • Table Mountain in Cape Town. Picture: Wilderness Search and Rescue Western Cape Facebook page

    2 men suspected of attacking hikers in TMNP due in court

    They were taken in by rangers near the Kleinplaas Dam and apparently had drugs and weapons in their possession.

    451 days ago
  • FILE: The Kruger National Park's Crocodile Bridge. Picture: @SANParksKNPTwitter.

    Several Kruger National Park roads, bridges damaged by floods

    Many provinces have been hit by heavy downpours for over a week now, with the weather service urging residents to be extremely cautious.

    469 days ago
  • The Kruger National Park. Picture: @SANParksKNP/Twitter

    Body of missing field ranger found in Kruger National Park

    It is understood that Checkers Mashego went missing during a routine patrol along the southern parts of the park on 17 November.

    515 days ago
  • The Kruger National Park. Picture: @SANParksKNP/Twitter

    3 SANParks employees face charges after being found with rhino horns

    Two are security guards, while the other works with the technical services division at a rest camp.

    572 days ago
  • FILE: A bull rhino. Picture: Thomas Holder/Eyewitness News

    3 Sanparks staff members arrested on suspicion of rhino poaching

    The two security guards and another worker from the technical services division were arrested earlier this week on Tuesday during an operation between Sanparks and police.

    572 days ago
  • © anyaberkut/123rf.com

    Tourism sector sees surge in accommodation, getaway bookings across SA

    Under level 2 of the lockdown, which took effect on Monday midnight, South Africans can move between provincial borders for any purpose including leisure.

    638 days ago
  • © utopia88/123rf.com

    SANParks to reopen accommodation at majority of its parks next week Friday

    This comes after government's recent announcement that inter-provincial leisure travel will be allowed.

    651 days ago
  • FILE: An elephant crosses the road in Kruger National Park. Picture: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News.

    SANParks announces phased reopening of national parks

    SANParks said that some parks like the Addo, Camdeboo and the Karoo National parks were scheduled to open their accommodation on 17 August while Mountain Zebra National Park would follow three days later.

    651 days ago
  • A Working on Fire helicopter demonstrates how it collects water in the Table Mountain National Park area to put out a fire on 26 February 2020. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN

    SANParks: More than a third of Table Mountain fires a result of arson

    SANParks has recorded 63 fires in the Table Mountain National Park since April last year.

    811 days ago
  • A general view of Table Mountain in Cape Town. Picture: Pixabay.com

    Safety measures see drop in crime in Table Mountain National Park

    The Table Mountain National Park stretches from Signal Hill to Cape Point and is a 25,000-hectare area.

    812 days ago
  • Picture: Addo Elephant National Park.

    Guard hospitalised after being stabbed at Addo Elephant Park

    The security guard was assaulted and stabbed at the Potgieter’s Gate entrance by unknown attackers on Tuesday night.

    826 days ago
  • Kruger National Park temporarily closes roads, facilities due to heavy rains

    Various roads and camps around the Kruger National Park have been temporarily closed since Monday due to heavy rainfall in the area.

    826 days ago
  • Slangkop Tent. Image: Sanparks.org

    SANParks closes Slangkop Tented Camp after safety-related 'incident'

    A local tour guide has called out SANParks for failing to effectively address the spate of crime on Table Mountain.

    856 days ago
  • NTT Pro Cycling cyclist Nic Dlamini. Picture: @NTTProCycling/Twitter

    SANParks waiting on independent probe into Nic Dlamini incident

    SANParks said they would determine exactly how professional cyclist Nicholas Dlamini broke his arm during an altercation with park rangers.

    870 days ago
  • NTT Pro Cycling rider Nicholas Dlamini in hospital following his altercation with SANParks rangers on 27 December 2019. The altercation left him with a broken arm. Picture: @nicholasdla/Facebook

    SANParks on Nic Dlamini probe: ‘We want a thorough job to be done’

    Rangers accosted Nic Dlamini at the Silvermine Nature Reserve and demanded to see his activity permit.

    870 days ago
  • NTT Pro Cycling cyclist Nic Dlamini. Picture: @NTTProCycling/Twitter

    Nic Dlamini says SANParks incident ‘upsetting,’ as calls for witnesses made

    Rangers accosted Nic Dlamini at the Silvermine National Park and demanded to see his activity permit.

    870 days ago
  • NTT Pro Cycling rider Nicholas Dlamini in hospital following his altercation with SANParks rangers on 27 December 2019. The altercation left him with a broken arm. Picture: @nicholasdla/Facebook

    SANParks officially suspends rangers involved in Nicholas Dlamini altercation

    In a video, a ranger was seen pushing Dlamini’s arm behind his back, with Dlamini complaining that it was broken.

    870 days ago
  • NTT Pro Cycling cyclist Nic Dlamini. Picture: @NTTProCycling/Twitter

    Rangers involved in Nic Dlamini altercation to learn fate over suspensions

    SANParks this past weekend served them with letters outlining the intention to suspend them.

    871 days ago
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