Limpopo – Farmers in Musina and the surrounding villages are living in fear after a large parade of elephants crossed the Limpopo River into South Africa, started damaging their crops and raising concerns of disease spread on Wednesday. One of the farmers, Samuel Nembahe, said he and his farm workers had to vacate the premises… Continue reading A Parade of Elephants Terrifies Farmers at Niani
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Elephants Kill On-Duty SANDF Officer
Limpopo – A South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member has died after elephants trampled him to death while on a farm in Musina, Limpopo. SANDF spokesperson Prince Tshabalala said Private Xavier Raynard, a member of the 10 Anti-Aircraft Regiment, died at Esme Four ZZ2 farm on Sunday night. He was deployed under Operation Corona,… Continue reading Elephants Kill On-Duty SANDF Officer
Mozambique Issues Warning Over Possible Contamination of Limpopo River Water
MOZAMBIQUE’S Southern Regional Water Administration (ARA-Sul) has issued a warning regarding a potential contamination of the Limpopo River, which flows through four African countries. Authorities say water samples are currently being collected for laboratory analysis. “The water displays a greenish hue, a discolouration reported from upstream areas in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana, extending downstream… Continue reading Mozambique Issues Warning Over Possible Contamination of Limpopo River Water