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Festive season: SANParks urges visitors to be vigilant while enjoying outdoor activities
The South African National Parks (SANParks) is urging visitors to remain vigilant and prioritize safety while enjoying outdoor activities during…
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33 new rangers to protect wildlife at Kruger Park
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, extended his “heartfelt congratulations” to 33 newly graduated field…
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SanParks hails conviction of notorious rhino poaching kingpin after hefty 27-year sentence
A Mozambican court has sentenced Simon Ernesto Valoi, alias “Navara”, to 27 years in prison for his role as a…
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SANparks expects over 30 000 visitors to KNP during free week
The South African National Parks (SANparks) says it expects at least over 30 000 visitors to the Kruger National Park…
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Missing rifle & ammunition found in a SAPS and SANParks joint operation
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga, in collaboration with Crime Intelligence from SANParks, has achieved a breakthrough in…
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SANParks honors firefighters for bravery during fire season
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has honoured the city’s firefighters in recognition of their efforts and those of the…
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SANParks assures Cape Town residents that controlled fires not a cause for alarm
SANParks has assured the public that controlled fires are no cause for alarm after a blaze on the slopes of…
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Kruger National Park records a 37% decrease in rhino poaching
The Kruger National Park (KNP) recorded a 37% decrease in rhino poaching from 2022, with a total of 78 poached…
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Firefighters praised for their ongoing heroics in Simon’s Town fire
Hundreds of firefighters, volunteers and members of the public and corporates have been lauded for coming together to respond to…
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SANParks assures Table Mountain security strengthened
Table Mountain National Park said people can rest assured that safety and security on the mountain has been intensified. The…
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Festive season: Cape Town to beef up security around tourist hotspots
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said the city was on track for a record-breaking festive season, with thousands of tourists…
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Woman allegedly shoots 3 baboons, kills one as SPCA notices increase in fatalities & injury of troops
“This is a Great Opportunity for me to apply for a licence for a shotgun.” These allegedly are the words…
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78% decrease in rhino poaching seen at SANParks
A section of the Kruger National Park has seen a 78% decrease in rhino poaching incidents since January 2023. Mining…
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Kruger Park ranger arrested for trying to sell a pangolin
A field ranger from the Letaba section of the Kruger National Park was caught trying to sell a live pangolin.…
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SANParks has recovered from Covid-19 devastation
Newly-appointed chief executive of SANParks – the body mandated with the management of South Africa’s diverse national parks system –…
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Police seize multiple firearms in separate incidents in Western Cape & Mpumalanga
Police have clamped down on two suspects in different provinces who were in possession of illegal firearms. Ekupumuleni incident In…
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Cops seize millions of rands worth of illegally harvested sea wildlife
Law enforcement is coming down hard on criminals who were harvesting sea wildlife and endangered species and selling them on…
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Boyes Drive fire contained on section of Table Mountain
Firefighters on Monday battled and contained a blaze above a section of Table Mountain. The fire raged on the mountain…
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SA turns to lie detectors in anti-poaching war
South Africa plans to carry out lie detector tests on staff working at its game reserves in a bid to…
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SANParks visitors urged to report suspicious activity
Kruger National Park is ready for the festive season. It says security measures are in place for the influx of…
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