Namaqua National Park Begins to Bloom as Wildflower Season Unfolds
The first signs of the world-renowned Namaqualand wildflower season are beginning to emerge, with Namaqua National Park already showcasing pockets of ...
Media Release: Latest on rhino poaching in South Africa
The hardest hit areas have been the Kruger National Park, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
The number of rhinos poached is up by approximately 21.6% from the 333 of the previous year, against an increase of 173% and 47% for 2010 and 2009 respectively.
The number of arrests has also increased from the previous year by approximately 27.3% to 210, from 165 in 2010.
| ECI | LIM | MNP (Marakele) | KNP | Mpum | KZN | FreeS | EC | WC | NC | NW | Gaut | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incidents | 66 | 5 | 229 | 26 | 31 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 9 | 405 |
| Arrest | 26 | 0 | 77 | 66 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 14 | 210 |
For previous media statements on this matter please go to www.sanparks.org
Issued By
South African National Parks (SANParks)
Media Enquiries
wanda mkutshulwa – Head of Communications, SANParks, Tel: (012) 426 5201, Cell: 082 908 2692, e-mail: [email protected]