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Some of Nhongo Safaris Fleet of Open Safari Vehicles

The photo shows some of our fleet of Open Safari Vehicles used while on safari in the Kruger National and Hwange National Parks. These ve...

Friday, 22 March 2013

Rhino Fridays

RHINO FRIDAYs

The Managing Executive- Conservation Services of SANParks Dr. Hector Magome spoke on SA.FM this week. Amongst other things, he mentioned that 80% of the rhino being poached out of our iconic Kruger National Park, are being poached on the Mozambiquan side, over which our rangers and military have no Jurisdiction. Furthermore, it was said that it is not illegal in Mozambique, to be in possession of rhino horn ie; not a crime. ( I have not been able to confirm that this is indeed so )
Last year, South Africa and Mozambique signed an M.O.U. ( Memorandum Of Understanding) specifically regarding rhino poaching, with Mozambique agreeing to do all it can to stop this scourge from their side. We urge Mozambiques High Commissioner to South Africa, based in Pretoria to adhere to the terms of the M.O.U signed with South Africa and make rhino poaching a priority crime in Mozambique.


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