KZN records highest Rhino poaching losses in SA in 2023

During 2023, 499 rhinos were poached across South Africa, 406 were killed on state properties and 93 on privately owned parks/reserves/farms. This was an increase (of 51) in comparison to 448 rhinos poached in 2022. “The pressure again has been felt in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province with Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park facing the brunt of poaching cases […]

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Search for new homes for Pongola Pachyderms

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has intervened in the long-standing human-wildlife conflict caused by the elephants that came from the private Pongola Game Reserve East (PGRE). Ezemvelo shall explore all possible solutions to resolve the issue of the estimated 69 elephants roaming Ezemvelo’s Phongolo Nature Reserve(PNR). The ongoing human-wildlife conflict in that area has contributed to the […]

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Youth4MPAs reach out for ocean protection

  The Youth for Marine Protected Areas (Youth4MPAs) are a diverse group of young passionate ocean warriors spread across Africa, who strive to improve ocean protection, both for nature and our people. The Youth4MPAs’ steering committee members recently held two educational workshops at the Mabibi and KwaDapha community resource hubs (established through a partnership between […]

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