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Media Release: Rhino carcass discovered in Mapungubwe National Park
According to SANParks Acting Head of Communications, Reynold Thakhuli, this is the first reported rhino poaching incident in the Mapungubwe National Park. “We are distressed at the loss of this rhino and are working tirelessly around the clock to bring the perpetrators to book.”
“We will continue to fight the battle against rhino poaching and are encouraged by the number of arrests made and the steep sentences for convicted criminals such as the 77 years given to a rhino poacher in the Mbombela Magistrate Court earlier in the week,” said Thakhuli. “
Anyone with information can contact the anonymous Anti-Poaching tip-off lines on 0800 205 005, 08600 10111 or Crime-Line on 32211.
Issued By
South African National Parks (SANParks) Communications
Tel: 012 426 5170
Media Enquiries
Reynold Thakhuli
Acting Head of Communication, SANParks
Tel: (012) 426 5170; Cell: 073 373 4999
Email: [email protected]
OR
Ike Phaahla
Media Specialist, SANParks
Tel: 012 426 5315; Cell: 083 673 6974
Email: [email protected]