Browsing the archives for the Limpopo tag

Rhino Horn Syndicate Case: ‘Peaceful Demonstration’ Planned for Groenewald Gang’s Day in Court

Tweet Wildlife ‘warriors’ are asking people around the world to be a voice for rhinos. The popular Bush Warriors blog has issued a call to action for South Africa’s embattled rhinos. On April 11th, wildlife supporters are asked to gather peacefully in Musina, South Africa, in front of the courthouse where the high-profile “Groenewald gang” [...]

South African ‘Groenewald Gang’ Returns to Court in April for Killing Rhinos, Dealing in Rhino Horn

Tweet At least eleven people suspected of involvement with a rhino horn syndicate are expected in court next month. South Africa’s high-profile court case of eleven alleged rhino horn syndicate members, including game farmer Dawie Groenewald, along with veterinarians Karel Toet and Manie du Plessis, is scheduled to begin on April 11th. Among the litany [...]

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17 Rhinos Found Brutally Slaughtered in Limpopo, South Africa; Another in Mozambique

Tweet We are saddened to report the deaths of at least 18 more rhinos in Southern Africa. Rhinos continue to be murdered in Southern Africa at an alarming rate. The bodies of at least 17 rhinos were reportedly found in Limpopo, and another in Mozambique. Behind the carnage is a seemingly unstoppable demand for illegal [...]

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South African Media Reports Suicide of Alleged Rhino Horn Dealer

Tweet A suspected rhino horn dealer has reportedly committed suicide in South Africa. Media sources in South Africa have reported the apparent suicide of alleged rhino horn dealer Tom Fourie, whose case had recently been postponed until January 2011. Rhishja Cota-LarsonI am the founder of Saving Rhinos LLC, which publishes news and information about the [...]

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Four Jailed in South Africa for Attempted Rhino Killing

Tweet Finally – rhino killers in jail. The Modimolle Regional Court has sentenced three Zimbabweans and a Mozambican to jail for attempting to kill rhinos in the Lephalale Game Reserve, Limpopo. Zimbabwean Jimmy Monyana was sentenced to six years in jail, while Joseph Vineni and Edison Manyiki were each given three years. Mozambican Alec Baloyi [...]

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National Prosecuting Authority Says ‘Explosive’ Evidence Expected in Rhino Horn Syndicate Trial

Tweet Alleged members of a South African rhino horn syndicate will appear in court again on October 12th. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has informed reporters that “explosive” evidence is going to be revealed Tuesday in the high-profile rhino horn syndicate case involving George Fletcher of Sandhurst Safaris and Gert Saaiman of Saaiman Hunting Safaris. [...]

South Africa: 20 Rhino Carcasses Found on Syndicate Suspect Groenewald’s Musina Property

Tweet Authorities have made a grisly discovery on the farm of an alleged rhino crime syndicate member. Investigators have unearthed 20 rhino carcasses on syndicate suspect Dawie Groenewald’s “Pragtig” property in Musina. It is suspected that Groenewald – dubbed “the butcher of Pragtig” – purchased the rhinos at auction in order to sell their horns, [...]

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Alleged Rhino Horn Dealer Arrested, Granted Bail by Musina Court

Tweet Another person connected to South Africa’s rhino poaching crisis is out on bail. The Musina Magistrate’s Court has reportedly released suspected rhino horn dealer Jan Karel Pieter Els on R30,000 bail. Rhishja Cota-LarsonI am the founder of Saving Rhinos LLC, which publishes news and information about the global rhino crisis. Besides writing Rhino Horn [...]

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Three Suspects Named in Kruger National Park Rhino Killings

Tweet Three men arrested in connection with killing ten rhinos in Kruger National Park have been named. The names of three men arrested in Kruger National Park have been released by South African media: Leonard Mashego, Sifiso Sithole and Michael Sithole will appear tomorrow in the Skukuza Magistrate’s Court. Rhishja Cota-LarsonI am the founder of [...]

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Concern Grows Around Potential Flight Risk of Alleged Rhino Crime Syndicate Members

Tweet There are concerns that eleven people believed to be responsible for killing hundreds of rhinos could skip bail. With their next court appearance set for April 2011, there are concerns that eleven alleged rhino crime syndicate members will find a way to flee South Africa and avoid prosecution. Rhishja Cota-LarsonI am the founder of [...]

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