229 rhinos poached in South Africa's first half of 2024, down from 231 in 2023, attributed to dehorning and anti-poaching measures.

South Africa saw a slight decline in rhino poaching in the first half of 2024, with 229 rhinos killed, down from 231 in the same period in 2023. Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, attributes this to dehorning of rhino populations in KwaZulu-Natal province and implementation of anti-poaching measures and technology. International collaboration with countries like China, Singapore, and Vietnam is crucial in conservation efforts.

August 01, 2024
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