South Africa: Minister Publishes National Elephant Heritage Strategy

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp has announced the publication of South Africa's National Elephant Heritage Strategy in the Government Gazette,… Read more »

South Africa: Legacy of Kruger National Park Will Continue for Hundreds of Years to Come - Minister Aucamp

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has called on South Africans to embrace their shared responsibility as custodians of the Kruger National Park… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Official Launch of Kruger National Park Centenary

South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park is set to mark a historic milestone as President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the official launch of the Park's centenary commemorations at… Read more »

South Africa: Indaba an Opportunity to Profile SA's National Parks

Africa's Travel Indaba provides a powerful continental and global platform to position national parks not only as tourism destinations, but as offerings that contribute… Read more »

South Africa: Kruger National Park Urges Camping Guests to Stock Up On Supplies

Following a fire incident at the retail shop at Lower Sabie rest camp in the Kruger National Park, guests with bookings at the campsite should stock up on supplies before arrival. Read more »

South Africa: Government Publishes Revised Plan for Rhino Conservation

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has announced the publication of the revised Black and White Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) in the… Read more »

South Africa: New Species Discovered At Richtersveld National Park

Scientists have identified several insect species previously unknown to science in the richly biodiverse Richtersveld National Park. Read more »

South Africa: Sanparks Suspends Indemnity Form At Table Mountain

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has suspended the indemnity and verification form requirement at Table Mountain National Park with immediate effect. Read more »

South Africa: Poaching Declines By 16 Percent

South Africa's anti-poaching and anti-trafficking efforts have yielded a 16% overall decline in rhino poaching last year when compared to 2024. Read more »

South Africa: Kruger National Park Restores Infrastructure

Restoration work is underway in the Kruger National Park following the flood damage sustained last month, says the South African National Parks (SANParks). Read more »

South Africa: Communities Important to Wetland Conservation

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, is today marking World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the… Read more »

South Africa: Kruger National Park Applies Quota System for Visitors

The Kruger National Park (KNP) has implemented a gate quota system with immediate effect in the interest of visitor safety and effective traffic management, after heavy rains. Read more »

South Africa: Kruger National Park Rainfall Highlights Climate Change Challenges

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, says the persistent heavy rain that has affected the Kruger National Park underscores the growing challenges… Read more »

South Africa: Sanparks Suspends Day Visitors Due to Heavy Rain

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has taken a precautionary decision not to allow day visitors into the Kruger National Park due to persistent and heavy rainfall… Read more »

South Africa: Kruger National Park Prioritises Safety of Tourists Amid Floods

Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille says the precautionary evacuation of tourists at the Kruger National Park, due to ongoing heavy rainfall, will ensure the safety and… Read more »

South Africa: Kruger National Park Implements Gate Quotas to Avoid Overcrowding

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised day visitors planning to visit the Kruger National Park (KNP) during the festive season that gate quotas will be in place to… Read more »

East Africa: Rhino Horn Seized in Multi-Agency Operation

A coordinated effort between the Border Management Authority (BMA), the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), has led to… Read more »

South Africa: Government Committed to Vulture Conservation

With the severe population declines of vultures over the past three decades, government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure that vulture conservation remains a national… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Welcomes 15 Year Sentences in R30m Plant Poaching Case

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has commended the conviction and sentencing of four foreign nationals involved in a major plant poaching… Read more »

South Africa: Sanparks Announces Free Entry to Kgodumodumo Centre

Entry into the newly launched Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretive Centre in the Free State will be free to the public until 30 September 2025. Read more »