Tag: Department of Environmental Affairs
Points of entry targeted to prevent wildlife crime
The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) has bulked up security at South Africa's points of entry to ensure the protection of big...
South African rhino rancher asks court to permit horn sale
The owner of the world's biggest private rhino herd took court action on Thursday to force South Africa's government to allow its...
Minister lauds rhino horn bust
Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has welcomed the arrest of an alleged rhino horn smuggler at the OR Tambo International Airport.
"The action...
Reutech’s RSR 904 radar system used in anti-poaching initiatives in Kruger...
The innovative Kruger Park surveillance technology, the Meerkat, stops poachers in their tracks.Two weeks after its introduction in January, the Kruger National Park's wide...
Reutech’s RSR 904 radar system used in anti-poaching initiatives in Kruger...
Two weeks after its introduction in January, the Kruger National Park's wide range surveillance technology, the Meerkat, managed to stop five out of nine...
Rhino poaching continues, panel of experts analysing the situation
A year ago the Department of Environment Affairs was authorised to explore the possibility of legalising trade in rhino horn. Since then...