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South Africa News
Cape Town authorities offer R10 000 reward for info on destructive April fire
A R10,000 reward is on offered for information that could help authorities in their investigation into a fire that ravaged…
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Cape Town fires did not start naturally – report
There’s no evidence at this point indicating that the raging fire that laid bare tracts of land on Table Mountain…
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Video: More than 100 firefighters working to quell Tsitsikamma blaze
More than 100 firefighters from the Eastern and Southern Cape have banded together to quell a fire that started in…
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1 suspected poacher killed and 4 others arrested at Kruger National Park
One suspected poacher has been killed at the Kruger National Park while four others have been arrested by the South…
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University of Cape Town students evacuated as fire spreads to campus – Video
All University of Cape Town (UCT) students have been evacuated by emergency support staff as the fire spreads to campus.…
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SANParks speaks on decision to rotate anti-poaching rangers
Public outcries over the rearranging of rhino anti-poaching rangers in the Kruger National Park (KNP) have prompted the South African…
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City of CT enforcement agencies make 298 arrests
The City of Cape Town said that in the past week nearly 300 people were arrested on various charges, such…
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Body of man who disappeared while hiking at Silvermine found
The body of a man who disappeared while hiking at Silvermine Nature Reserve in Cape Town a part of the…
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Over 60 suspected abalone poachers nabbed in Cape Town
SANParks says 65 suspected abalone poachers were arrested in the Cape of Good Hope section of the Table Mountain National…
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Man mauled to death by lions at South African game reserve
A man tracking game has been mauled to death by two young male lions that were immediately put down at…
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Body of missing field ranger found in Kruger National Park
The body of a ranger who had been missing for a month has been found at the Kruger National Park.…
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Kruger National Park’s Crocodile Bridge gate closed for the day
The Kruger National Park’s Crocodile Bridge gate has been closed for the rest of the Monday, September 21, for visitors…
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Business and Technology
SANParks is ready to welcome more visitors under Level 2 lockdown
SANParks says it’s more than ready to welcome visitors under Level 2 lockdown. “We have opened 50% of the accommodation…
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South Africa News
SANParks reopens for self-drive day excursions after two months
SA National Parks (SANParks) has announced that self-drive excursions for day visitors will be permitted from Monday in parks that…
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SA Lockdown: SANParks staff ready to reopen
SANParks says none of its rangers or other employees have tested positive for COVID-19 Acting head of communications Ray Thakhuli…
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Pictures – Evidence of elusive Knysna elephant roaming forest during lockdown
Park rangers and managers suspect that scattered planks found in the forest was the work of Oupoot, the last known…
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SANParks provides details surrounding lion shot dead after entering staff quarters
The elderly male lion was reportedly hungry and suffered from ailments associated with TB. SANParks have provided more information on…
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48 suspected poachers arrested, expected in court
A group of 48 suspected abalone poachers are expected to appear in court on Monday after they were arrested in…
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Cyclist Nicholas Dlamini in recovery following surgery
SANParks acting CEO Lize McCourt said the five were on precautionary suspension pending the finalization of the investigation. Popular cyclist…
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Witness says Dlamini didn’t resist being detained by SANParks officials
Following the incident Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy has instructed SANParks to suspend the officers involved. A witness…
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