Tweet Two rhino killers are behind bars. The Nelspruit Regional Court has sentenced two Mozambican nationals to a total of 16 years in prison for illegal rhino hunting, trespassing, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. Frans Makamu and Solomon Makhabo, along with two accomplices, were arrested twice in Kruger National Park during 2010. They [...]
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2 Jun 11
Posted in African Rhinos, illegal trade in rhino horn, Public Awareness, Rhino Crime Syndicates, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, Southern white rhino
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, Frans Makamu, illegal rhino horn trade, Kruger National Park, Mozambican, Mozambique, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos, Solomon Makhabo, South Africa, superstition, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, Frans Makamu, illegal rhino horn trade, Kruger National Park, Mozambican, Mozambique, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos, Solomon Makhabo, South Africa, superstition, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino
23 May 11
Tweet Three armed rhino poaching suspects were killed in South Africa. South African National Parks (SANParks) announced that three people suspected of killing rhinos were shot dead last week in Kruger National Park. The typical tools used by rhino poachers – AK-47, ammunition, and axes – were also confiscated. Rhishja Cota-LarsonI am the founder of [...]
Posted in African Rhinos, illegal trade in rhino horn, Public Awareness, Rhino Crime Syndicates, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, illegal rhino horn trade, Kruger National Park, Mozambique, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, rhino poachers killed, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, superstition, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnam, Vietnamese
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, illegal rhino horn trade, Kruger National Park, Mozambique, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, rhino poachers killed, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, superstition, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnam, Vietnamese
2 May 11
Tweet A Zimbabwe court strikes back. Two Mozambican nationals have reportedly received 13-year prison terms for killing rhinos in Zimbabwe’s Chipangayi Game Park. The pair was convicted on three counts of illegally killing rhinos after appearing before magistrate Oliver Mudzongachiso. Rhishja Cota-LarsonI am the founder of Saving Rhinos LLC, which publishes news and information about [...]
Posted in African Rhinos, illegal trade in rhino horn, Public Awareness, Rhino Crime Syndicates, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, Chipangayi Game Park, critically endangered species, illegal rhino horn trade, Mozambican, Mozambican nationals, Mozambique, Mozambique border, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos, Southern Africa, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, Vietnam, Vietnamese, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe border
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, Chipangayi Game Park, critically endangered species, illegal rhino horn trade, Mozambican, Mozambican nationals, Mozambique, Mozambique border, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos, Southern Africa, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, Vietnam, Vietnamese, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe border
28 Apr 11
Tweet A grim tally from South Africa. The number of rhinos brutally murdered for their horns in South Africa this year has already reached a horrifying figure of over 138, according to the most recent release by SANParks. This number worryingly represents more than 40 percent of the 333 rhinos slaughtered in South Africa during [...]
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Posted in African Rhinos, Public Awareness, Rhino Crime Syndicates, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, Southern white rhino, White Rhinos
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, illegal rhino horn trade, Kruger National Park, Mozambique, Mozambique border, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, illegal rhino horn trade, Kruger National Park, Mozambique, Mozambique border, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino
18 Apr 11
Tweet Good news from South Africa’s battle to protect rhinos. Four Mozambican nationals have reportedly been arrested in Kruger National Park by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The suspects were in possession of the typical tools used by rhino poachers: A hunting rifle, cell phones, binoculars, and an axe. The SANDF was deployed [...]
Posted in African Rhinos, Black Rhino, illegal trade in rhino horn, Public Awareness, Rhino Crime Syndicates, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, Southern white rhino, White Rhinos
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, game auction, game farmin, illegal rhino horn trade, latest news Dawie Groenewald, legal trade in rhino horn, legalise rhino horn trade, Mozambican, Mozambique, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, rhino horn for sale, Rhino Poaching, rhino poaching South Africa, rhinoceros, SANDF, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, South African army, South African National Defence Force, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, game auction, game farmin, illegal rhino horn trade, latest news Dawie Groenewald, legal trade in rhino horn, legalise rhino horn trade, Mozambican, Mozambique, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, rhino horn for sale, Rhino Poaching, rhino poaching South Africa, rhinoceros, SANDF, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, South African army, South African National Defence Force, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino
16 Mar 11
Tweet A glimmer of hope from the South African judicial system. Three Mozambican citizens have been sentenced to prison by the Nelspruit Regional Court for illegally hunting rhinos. Renaldo Franchesco Masiki and Elvis Mdaka were sentenced to nine years, and Joao Sendelani Malangute received five years. Masiki and Mdaka were also found guilty of possessing [...]
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Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, Crocodile Bridge, Dawie Groenewald, Elvis Mdaka, illegal rhino horn trade, Joao Sendelani Malangute, Kruger National Park, Mozambican, Mozambique, Nelspruit Regional Court, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, Renaldo Franchesco Masiki, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, Crocodile Bridge, Dawie Groenewald, Elvis Mdaka, illegal rhino horn trade, Joao Sendelani Malangute, Kruger National Park, Mozambican, Mozambique, Nelspruit Regional Court, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, Renaldo Franchesco Masiki, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino
18 Jan 11
Tweet Five suspects were apprehended after rhino horn was found in their possession. A total of five suspects were reportedly arrested in Mahikeng, North West Province, for possession of rhino horn. Two of the suspects are a father and son. They made an appearance in the Lichtenburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The case has been [...]
Posted in African Rhinos, illegal trade in rhino horn, Public Awareness, Rhino Crime Syndicates, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, Southern white rhino, White Rhinos
Tagged Africa, Ampore Motsepo, Andile Mjamba, China, Chinese, illegal rhino horn trade, Juga Chauke, Keabetswe Phiri, Lichtenburg Magistrate Court, Mahikeng, Million Chauke, Montle Motsepo, Mozambican nationals, Mozambique, North West Province, Phalaborwa Magistrate Court, Poaching, Public Awareness, Raul Shirindz, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos, Simon Phiri, South Africa, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino
Tagged Africa, Ampore Motsepo, Andile Mjamba, China, Chinese, illegal rhino horn trade, Juga Chauke, Keabetswe Phiri, Lichtenburg Magistrate Court, Mahikeng, Million Chauke, Montle Motsepo, Mozambican nationals, Mozambique, North West Province, Phalaborwa Magistrate Court, Poaching, Public Awareness, Raul Shirindz, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos, Simon Phiri, South Africa, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino
11 Jan 11
Tweet Encouraging news in the battle to protect rhinos. Rangers in Kruger National Park have reportedly shot and killed a total of five rhino poachers between two separate incidents. In both cases, the shootings occurred near the Mozambique border. Two suspects were killed on Saturday in the Lower Sabie area, and three were shot in [...]
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Posted in African Rhinos, illegal trade in rhino horn, Limpopo Province 2011, National Park, Public Awareness, Rhino Crime Syndicates, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, Southern white rhino, White Rhinos
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, illegal rhino horn trade, Limpopo Province 2011, Lower Sabie, Mozambique, poacher, Poaching, Pretoriuskop, price of rhino horn, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, rhino horn per kilogram, rhino horn price, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Sabi Sands, Sabie Game Reserve, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, superstition, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, illegal rhino horn trade, Limpopo Province 2011, Lower Sabie, Mozambique, poacher, Poaching, Pretoriuskop, price of rhino horn, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, rhino horn per kilogram, rhino horn price, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Sabi Sands, Sabie Game Reserve, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, superstition, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino
1 Dec 10
Tweet Additional support could mean renewed hope for rhinos in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The latest news is grim: Three rhinos murdered in four days in KwaZulu-Natal – two in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and another in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Now the region’s total stands at 27, a figure that represents nearly 10 percent of the [...]
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Posted in African Rhinos, Black Rhino, Endangered Species, illegal trade in rhino horn, Public Awareness, Rhino Crime Syndicates, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, Southern white rhino, White Rhinos
Tagged Africa, Black Rhino, China, Chinese, critically endangered species, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, illegal rhino horn trade, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Mozambique, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, SAACI, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, South African Association for the Conference Industry, TCM, Tembe Elephant Park, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino, Zimbabwe
Tagged Africa, Black Rhino, China, Chinese, critically endangered species, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, illegal rhino horn trade, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Mozambique, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, SAACI, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, South African Association for the Conference Industry, TCM, Tembe Elephant Park, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino, Zimbabwe
18 Nov 10
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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Posted in African Rhinos, Black Rhino, Endangered Species, illegal trade in rhino horn, Public Awareness, Rhino Crime Syndicates, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, Southern white rhino, White Rhinos
Tagged 17 rhino carcasses found, Africa, Black Rhino, China, Chinese, illegal rhino horn trade, Kruger National Park, Letaba Lodge, Limpopo, Mozambique, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Sabi Sands, Sabie Game Reserve, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, Southern Africa, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, Tzaneen, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino, Zimbabwe
Tagged 17 rhino carcasses found, Africa, Black Rhino, China, Chinese, illegal rhino horn trade, Kruger National Park, Letaba Lodge, Limpopo, Mozambique, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Sabi Sands, Sabie Game Reserve, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, Southern Africa, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, Tzaneen, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino, Zimbabwe
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