Rhino poaching had once been epidemic in Africa, with tens of thousands of animals slaughtered and whole countries stripped of the animals, largely to obtain horns used for traditional medicines ...

South Africa recorded a significant decline in rhino poaching in 2024, with 420 animals killed for their horns compared to ...

South Africa continues to see a downward trend in rhino poaching, with statistics showing that 420 of the animals were ...

Despite the introduction of a number of new measures, poaching and illicit horn trade in South Africa has also increased. “Concerted action at the highest level is needed to stop this global crisis of ...

The latest rhino poaching report has revealed a decrease in poaching numbers in South Africa, but concerns remain as certain areas continue to see escalating poaching activities. The report ...

Rhino poaching in South Africa was 15 per cent higher in 2021 than the preceding year as coronavirus restrictions that limited movement were eased, official figures showed Tuesday. A total of 451 ...

Meanwhile in South Africa, attracted by spiraling prices—and profits—crime syndicates began adding rhino poaching to their portfolios. GIDEON VAN DEVENTER KNOWS the exact spot—six inches ...

In a major breakthrough in the fight against rhino poaching, a Zimbabwean national has been sentenced to 110 years' imprisonment.

“Poaching is being undertaken almost without exception by sophisticated criminals, sometimes hunting from helicopters and using automatic weapons,” says Dr. Joseph Okori, WWF’s African Rhino Programme ...

South Africa's rhino poaching declined by 16 percent last year when a total of 420 rhinos were poached for their horns, 79 less than those poached in 2023, according to Dion George, minister of ...

In a major breakthrough in the fight against rhino poaching and wildlife-related crimes, a 54-year-old Zimbabwean national and wanted fugitive, Thomas Chauke, also known as Sazu Nkambuya, has been ...