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“We came here to ask for God”s intervention in this war and to appreciate the Christians” efforts and contribution in the fight against the torture that our rhino are currently facing. With continuous cooperation from all levels of society, the success in catching the criminals will soar and we may ultimately win the fight against these criminals”, commented Mabasa.

Prayers for protection of the anti-poaching teams and security forces, the KNP management and staff; as well the poachers and master minds (kingpins) themselves, were conducted.

The spiritual assembly has become an annual event since 2012; when it was held at Shingwedzi Rest Camp with Christians coming together to declare war against rhino poachers.

“We appreciate the religious contribution because it brings about that heavenly power; which only God can descend upon rhino poachers” continued Mabasa.

Furthermore, he indicated that SANParks is doing everything in its abilities to empower the anti-poaching teams and ensure that they have all the necessary skills and equipment required to patrol day and night.

Since the beginning of 2014, in the whole country, 548 out of 843 rhinos have been lost in the KNP and 99 out of 256 poachers have been arrested in KNP.

Officer Commanding, Special Projects, Maj Gen (ret) Johan Jooste gave an overview on the rhino poaching in the KNP

Pastor Dean Skinner, from Calvary Assembly – White River leads the prayer for the KNP Management and Staff, with emphasis on protection of the anti-poaching teams who are in the forefront at addressing the scourge of rhino poaching.

Christians connect in the KNP as they pray for the protection of rhinoceros.

Security forces from SANParks, SANDF, Correctional Services and SAPS bow during the Prayer service.

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South African National Parks (SANParks) Kruger National Park Communications
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