Dehorning efforts in KwaZulu-Natal led to a significant drop in rhino poaching during May and June 2024.
There was a significant drop in rhino poaching in May and June this year, attributed to the dehorning of rhino populations in KwaZulu-Natal.
Of the 229 rhinos, 191 were killed at government properties, and 38 were killed at privately owned parks, reserves and farms.“A significant drop was noted during May and June this year, with national losses reported at 21 and 22, respectively .
In the first six months of 2024, over 60 suspects have been arrested and 20 heavy-calibre firearms recovered in relation to rhino poaching and rhino horn trafficking.There have also been successful convictions in the past six months. In the Skukuza Regional Court, an accused was sentenced to 35 years imprisonment on charges of trespassing, hunting one rhino, possession of a prohibited firearm, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, possession of a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy to commit an offence.In the Free State, three accused were recently convicted of conspiracy to hunt a rhino and sentenced to five years of direct imprisonment.
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