Rhino Poaching Trial of Former KNP Ranger and Vet Technician Continues After Nine Years

After nine years, the long-awaited trial of former Kruger National Park (KNP) regional ranger, Rodney Landela, and state veterinary technician Kenneth Mutshotsho, has resumed at the Skukuza Regional Court. The trial resumed on Thursday, February 20, with forensic investigator Cindy Harper taking the witness stand at the Skukuza Regional Court. Harper testified that DNA found… Continue reading Rhino Poaching Trial of Former KNP Ranger and Vet Technician Continues After Nine Years

Kruger National Park Faces Surge in Rhino Poaching

BEACON OF HOPE: The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center (HESC) offers a glimmer of hope for endangered wildlife species such as cheetahs, leopards, rhinos, and vultures. Photo: Nomazulu Moyo

Rhino poaching has reached alarming levels in South Africa’s Kruger National Park (KNP), with 35 rhinos lost to poaching in the first few months of 2025. This surge follows a disturbing trend that began around Christmas and continued into January and February, according to authorities. The rising number of poaching incidents has left conservationists and… Continue reading Kruger National Park Faces Surge in Rhino Poaching

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