February 27
South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal Records High Number of Rhino Poaching Cases
While efforts to prevent rhino poaching have resulted in positive outcomes in national parks across the country, South Africa has seen a shift in rhino poaching with the majority… Read more »
February 07
South Africa: Period for Ministerial Task Team for Captive Lion Industry Extended
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has extended the establishment of the Ministerial Task Team -- which is set to identify and recommend… Read more »
November 12, 2023
South Africa: Biodiversity Agreements to Be Implemented By Private Rhino, Lion Owners in Limpopo
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), together with the Sustainable Finance Coalition, has developed Biodiversity Management Agreements (BMAs) to be… Read more »
September 24, 2023
South Africa: Have Your Say On Draft Conservation Policy
Members of the public are invited to submit their comments on the draft Policy Position on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros. Read more »
August 23, 2023
South Africa: Creecy Lobbies for Funding of Environmental Challenges #AfricaClimateHope
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has called on developed countries to meet their commitments to fund the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund, which… Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: Rhino Killings Decrease By 11 Percent
In the first six months of this year, 231 rhinos were killed in South Africa, representing an 11% decrease when compared to the same period last year. Read more »
July 27, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Couple Found Guilty of Smuggling Reptiles
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has welcomed the conviction of a Gauteng couple, Gerald and Elisha van der Westhuizen, for their role in the… Read more »
April 06, 2023
South Africa: Creecy Withdraws Threatened or Protected Terrestrial and Freshwater Species Regulations
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has withdrawn Regulations pertaining to Threatened or Protected terrestrial and freshwater Species (TOPS) and the… Read more »
February 06, 2023
South Africa: SA Records Slight Decline in Rhino Poaching
South Africa's relentless fight against rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park and other national parks saw a slight decline in poaching numbers across the country. Read more »
January 25, 2023
South Africa: U.S., SA Task Team to Combat Financing of Wildlife Trafficking
As part of her meeting with South African officials, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, has announced a commitment between the U.S. Department of the Treasury and South… Read more »
November 21, 2022
South Africa: Sanparks Welcomes Rhino Poacher's Jail Sentence
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has welcomed the heavy sentencing of a rhino poacher by the Skukuza Regional Court, to a total of 52 years in prison for rhino poaching… Read more »
September 23, 2022
South Africa: SARS Operations Net Wildlife Criminals, Tax Evaders
Intensified South African Revenue Services-led (SARS) operations have seen the net fall on several tax evaders and wildlife criminals. Read more »
September 22, 2022
South Africa: Partnerships Key to Protecting Rhino Population
South Africa has demonstrated its commitment to protect the black and white rhino populations through partnerships that have resulted in species conservation over the years. Read more »
July 29, 2022
South Africa: Minister Honours World-Renowned Ranger Dedicated to Conservation
Ahead of World Ranger Day, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy paid tribute to Timbavati's Head Ranger, Anton Mzimba, who was gunned down outside his… Read more »
June 30, 2022
South Africa: Minister Welcomes Collaboration in Biodiversity Conservation
Private reserves on the western boundary of the Kruger National Park and government have committed to working together on a number of areas, including tackling wildlife crime,… Read more »
June 08, 2022
South Africa: Long-Term Solution Sought to Manage Baboon Numbers
Various stakeholders have pledged their commitment to finding a lasting solution to the issue of baboon management in the City of Cape Town. Read more »
June 06, 2022
South Africa: SARS Intercepts Rhino Horn At OR Tambo
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs unit, working with the South African Police Service (SAPS), have successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle rhino horn out of the… Read more »