Media Release: SANParks Marks World Ranger Day 2018 in Addo Elephant National Park
The Department of Environmental Affairs in collaboration with South African National Park (SANParks) under the headship of Deputy Minister Barbara Tho...
SANParks responds to concerns about sewerage that could potentially land in the Touw River (Wilderness Lakes system)
SANParks is aware of the incident and concerns of a potential sewage spill into the Touw River. According to Jonathan Britton, Marine Ranger in the Wi...
New hiking trail for Addo enthusiasts
Addo Elephant National Park has extended one of the walking trails in its Zuurberg section to now make it a five-hour activity – the Doringnek H...
Tribute to the late Field Ranger Respect Mathebula
It was with deep sadness that the Chief Executive Officer, Fundisile Mketeni learned of the passing away of Field Ranger, Respect Mathebula on Thursda...
Minister of Environmental Affairs condemns killing of Kruger National Park Ranger
20 July 2018 The Minister of Environmental Affairs, Dr Edna Molewa, has expressed her sadness at the killing of a Kruger National Park ranger at the h...
Media Release: Field Ranger Succumbs to injuries after contact with poachers
South African National Parks (SANParks) yesterday, 19 July 2018 announced the fatal shooting of a field Ranger in the Kruger National Park in a poachi...
Garden Route National Park strengthens partnerships during Mandela Day centenary
SANParks employees in the Garden Route are taking more than 67 minutes to strengthen partnerships for Mandela Day centenary celebrations starting on M...
SANParks Celebrates Mandela Centenary with Travelling Exhibition
South African National Parks (SANParks) will be celebrating the legacy of former South African president, Dr Nelson Mandela on his 100th birthday tomo...
Red-billed oxpeckers flourish in the Karoo
It has been nearly eight years since the reintroduction of red-billed oxpeckers to Mountain Zebra National Park (MZNP) outside Cradock – and all...
Media Release: KNP Stakeholders come together for a clean environment
Kruger National Park (KNP) in partnership with Total South Africa hosted the “Keep Kruger Clean” (KKC) campaign at Luphisi, a village outs...
Knysna’s water playground – the Knysna estuary
SANParks is escalating the level of awareness initiatives concerning the Knysna estuary, Knysna’s main playground on the water. Of the 249 natio...
Media Release: SA National Parks Announces Free Access Week Dates For 2018
South African National Parks (SANParks) will be hosting the 13th annual SA National Parks Week from 10 to 14 September 2018. National parks focus week...
Popular Red route reopens in Harkerville on day 1 of the Knysna Oyster Festival
SANParks is delighted to have the world-famous red route re-open today, the 29th June 2018, the first day of the Knysna Oyster Festival. Speaking on s...
Alert: Paul Kruger Gate inaccessible due to protests
Guests of Kruger National Park are informed that Paul Kruger Gate is inaccessible due to protests taking place at communities outside the gate (approx...
Media Release: SANParks supports sentencing of rhino poacher
South African National Parks continues to lead and gain ground in its rhino campaign efforts. A suspect arrested inside Karoo National Park outside Be...