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Accepting the donation SANParks Head of Special Projects, Major General (RET) Johan Jooste thanked both SANParks Honorary Rangers and Lasher Tools for the much needed funds in the fight against illicit wildlife crime. “Reality is the anti-poaching efforts are expensive and any support received is appreciated. We are therefore, grateful that we have corporates like Lasher Tools who go out of their normal business practices to contribute towards keeping our rhinos alive.”

“SANParks is forever indebted to the many South Africans who specifically bought the Big Five Lasher Tools which contributed funds to the fight against poaching.” said Jooste.

The initiative has been in operation for the past three years and Lasher Tools have set themselves a target of reaching R2 Million by July 2016.

“It is indeed gratifying that Corporate South Africa continues to believe in the fight against illicit wildlife crime, this support from Lasher comes directly after a recent Gallet Group donation of R359 100.00 to the SANParks anti-poaching unit,” concludes, Jooste.

Lasher Hand Over: Proud recipients: From Left: SANParks Honorary Rangers Louis Lemmer (National Chairperson), John Turner(Conservations Services Chairperson), Lasher Tools Marketing Manager Nicole Renney with SANParks” Major General (Ret) Johan Jooste (Head of Special Projects) and Ike Phaahla (Media Specialist).

Issued by:
South African National Parks (SANParks) Corporate Communications
Tel: 012 426 5170

Enquiries:
Ike Phaahla
SANParks Media Specialist
Tel: 012 426 5315; Cell: 083 673 6974
E-mail: [email protected]