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7 Apr 11

Court Date Approaches for South African ‘Groenewald Gang’ Rhino Horn Syndicate Suspects

Revisit the shocking events that exposed the world’s most famous (alleged) rhino horn syndicate. The much-anticipated court date of South Africa’s “Groenewald gang” is now just a few days away. On Monday, April 11th, at least eleven alleged rhino horn syndicate members, including game farmer Dawie Groenewald and veterinarians Karel Toet and Manie du Plessis, [...]

10 Mar 11

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

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 of [...]

7 Comments 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 by Rhishja Cota-Larson
Tagged Africa, Andre Charles Uys, China, Chinese, Christaan Frederik van Wyk, Dawie Groenewald, Dewald Gouws, Errol Luiters, Frans van Deventer, George Fletcher, Gert Saaiman, illegal rhino horn trade, Karel Toet, Leon van der Merwe, leopard, Limpopo, Manie du Plessis, Marisa Toet, Marthinus Pronk, Mugabe, Musina, Musina magistrate court, Nylstroom animal clinic, ordus Rossouw, Out of Africa Adventurous Safaris, Paul Matomela, Peter Thormahlen, PHASA, poacher, Poaching, Pragtig, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Sariette Groenewald, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, TCM, Tielman Erasmus, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnamese, Wonderboom airport, Zimbabwe

29 Oct 10

South African Rhino Horn Syndicate Suspect Purchased 36 Rhinos in Two Months

Three dozen rhinos were purchased by an alleged rhino horn syndicate member. Alleged rhino horn syndicate member Dawie Groenewald reportedly purchased 36 rhinos during June and July 2009. Three weeks ago, investigators discovered a mass grave of 20 rhinos on Groenewald’s property in Musina. Rhishja Cota-LarsonI am the founder of Annamiticus, which publishes news and [...]

Posted in African Rhinos, illegal trade in rhino horn, Public Awareness, Rhino Crime Syndicates, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, Southern white rhino, White Rhinos by Rhishja Cota-Larson
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, Dawie Groenewald, game auction, hunting safari, illegal rhino horn trade, Musina, poacher, Poaching, poaching syndicate, Pragtig, professional hunter, Public Awareness, rhino, rhino auction, Rhino Horn, rhino horn syndicate, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, SANParks, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Viet Nam, Vietnam, white rhino

7 Oct 10

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

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, then [...]

1 Comment Posted in African Rhinos, illegal trade in rhino horn, Public Awareness, Rhino Crime Syndicates, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, Southern white rhino, White Rhinos by Rhishja Cota-Larson
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, Dawie Groenewald, George Fletcher, Gert Saaiman, illegal rhino horn trade, Karel Toet, Limpopo, Manie du Plessis, Marisa Toet, Musina, organized crime, poacher, Poaching, Prachtig, Pragtig, Public Awareness, rhino, rhino crime syndicate, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saaiman Hunting Safaris, Sandhurst Safaris, Sariette Groenewald, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, TCM, Tielman Erasmus, traditional Chinese medicine, Vietnam, white rhino

5 Oct 10

South Africa: Warrants Issued, More ‘Shocking’ Arrests Expected in Rhino Crime Syndicate Investigation

Additional arrests are anticipated in the battle to protect South Africa’s rhinos. South Africa’s high-profile rhino crime syndicate investigation is expected to net several more shocking suspects from within the conservation community. Rhishja Cota-LarsonI am the founder of Annamiticus, which publishes news and information about wildlife crime and endangered species. I am the Editor of [...]

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 by Rhishja Cota-Larson
Tagged Africa, Black Rhino, China, Chinese, Dawie Groenewald, George Fletcher, Gert Saaiman, illegal rhino horn trade, Kruger National Park, Out of Africa Adventurous Safaris, poacher, Poaching, Pragtig, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saaiman Hunting Safarsi, Sandhurst Safaris, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino

26 Sep 10

Rhino Crime Syndicate Suspect Purchased Nearly 30 Rhinos from Kruger National Park

South African media reports that one of the eleven people accused of involvement with rhino poaching was buying live rhinos. The whereabouts of between 20 and 30 rhinos purchased from Kruger National Park have raised more questions in the rhino crime syndicate case involving safari operator Dawie Groenewald. Rhishja Cota-LarsonI am the founder of Annamiticus, [...]

1 Comment 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 by Rhishja Cota-Larson
Tagged Africa, Asian demand for rhino horn, Black Rhino, China, Chinese, Dawie Groenewald, illegal rhino horn trade, Karel Toet, Kruger National Park, Musina, poacher, Poaching, Prachtig, Pragtig, Public Awareness, rhino, rhino crime syndicate, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, traditional medicine, Vietnam

23 Sep 10

Investigators Searching for ‘Mass Grave’ of Rhinos on Poaching Suspect’s Property

Investigators believe several rhino carcasses were disposed of on a farm near Musina. Forensic investigators are searching for rhino carcasses on the 4,000-hectare farm named Pragtig, owned by alleged rhino crime syndicate member Dawie Groenewald. Rhishja Cota-LarsonI am the founder of Annamiticus, which publishes news and information about wildlife crime and endangered species. I am [...]

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 by Rhishja Cota-Larson
Tagged Africa, Black Rhino, China, Chinese, Dawie Groenewald, Dewald Gouws, Errol Luiters, illegal rhino horn trade, Karel Toet, Leon van der Merwe, Limpopo, Limpopo Wildlife, Manie du Plessis, Marisa Toet, Marthinus Pronk, Musina, Musina magistrate, Nordus Rossouw, Nylstroom animal clinic, organized crime, Paul Matomela, Poaching, Pragtig, Public Awareness, rhino, rhino crime syndicate, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhino poaching syndicate, rhinoceros, Sariette Groenewald, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, TCM, Tielman Erasmus, traditional Chinese medicine, Vietnam, Vietnamese, white rhino

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Court Date Approaches for South African ‘Groenewald Gang’ Rhino Horn Syndicate Suspects

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

South African Rhino Horn Syndicate Suspect Purchased 36 Rhinos in Two Months

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

South Africa: Warrants Issued, More ‘Shocking’ Arrests Expected in Rhino Crime Syndicate Investigation

Rhino Crime Syndicate Suspect Purchased Nearly 30 Rhinos from Kruger National Park

Investigators Searching for ‘Mass Grave’ of Rhinos on Poaching Suspect’s Property

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