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The Citizen
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- The Citizen
Conservation organisation helps deliver drinking water to thirsty KZN communities
Communities surrounding Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP), Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife's flagship Big 5 game reserve in KZN, no longer have to share drinking water with their livestock. This after the conservation entity brought relief to seven communities, including Mnyamane, Dikidiki, Finland and Nyongwana, through its water project. Before this initiative, residents were forced to share unsafe, undrinkable water sources with livestock; a situation that worsened during dry seasons when the rivers and other natural water sources would dry up. ALSO READ: Hope for the blue swallow: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife announces new sanctuary for endangered species The project, which was launched several years ago, was funded through co-management funding at an estimated R100 000. This transformative project now serves an estimated 64 homesteads, significantly improving health, sanitation and quality of life in the region. 'We would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering co-operation and the incredible support you have provided to our community. Your efforts have made us feel seen, valued, and treated with the dignity we deserve, like ordinary people living fulfilling lives,' said one community member, Miss SG Sithole. Talking on behalf of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, Amos Tembe, who is the park manager of HiP, said, ' We manage the game reserves on behalf of the communities, and are committed to giving back wherever possible to improve their quality of life. 'When the communities surrounding the reserves thrive, human-wildlife conflict naturally decreases.' 'You have lifted an immense burden from our shoulders, one we had long carried without knowing how to overcome it. 'Thanks to you, many in our community are now recognising the profound benefits of being adjacent to HiP. 'Your presence in our lives has been transformative, and for that we are truly grateful,' concluded Mr DD Mabizela, a committee member, during the handover ceremony. Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
07-07-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Watch: Proud python putters on in KZN
A Southern African rock python that caused itself severe injuries while hunting five months ago was recently spotted in good health in its natural surroundings of Tembe Elephant Park, but it was once more chancing fate. Zululand Observer reports that a recent livestream from the game reserve's waterhole feed showed the 4m snake sunning itself in the company of several elephants drinking. However, the elephants carefully avoided stepping on the 23kg serpent. At this very waterhole in February, the snake attempted to consume an impala, but was impaled by the antelope's horns in the process. After a five-hour struggle, the snake regurgitated its large prey, splitting its lower jaw and being wounded on the tail from the impala's fight for survival. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife intervened, calling on snake expert Donald Schultz from Snake Pharm in Hluhluwe. With funding from WeWild Africa, the protected species received the care it needed and was released back to its home in early March. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zululand Observer (@zululand_observer) Watch: Biting off more than it could chew, a southern African rock python was severely injured when attempting to ingest an antelope recently. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tembe Elephant Park (@tembeelephant) Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
20-06-2025
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- IOL News
SA helps neighbouring Mozambique boosts rhino populations with recent translocation
South Africa is helping neighbouring Mozambique boost its rhino populations with recent translocation Image: File CONSERVATIONISTS hope the translocation of 10 additional critically endangered black rhinos to Zinave National Park in Mozambique will secure the first founder population of black rhinos since becoming locally extinct five decades ago. The rhinos, five male and five female, were donated by South Africa's provincial conservation entity, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, in collaboration with Mozambique's National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC) and Peace Parks Foundation, with financial support from players of UK People's Postcode Lottery. With 37 rhinos already introduced and thriving, this initiative aims to enhance biodiversity and reinforce the park as Mozambique's only 'big five' national park, setting a new standard for wildlife conservation and ecological restoration. 'This is a significant conservation success. We congratulate the government of Mozambique and its co-management partner, Peace Parks Foundation, on achieving this important milestone. Establishing new founder populations is one of many critical interventions to secure the future of these species,' said Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George. Peace Parks Foundation approached Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife for a donation of black rhinos to boost the numbers to form a viable breeding population of black rhinos in Mozambique. An agreement was reached on the ten rhinos sourced from Ithala Game Reserve and Ezemvelo's three Black Rhino Range Expansion Project. George said South Africa's successes in rhino conservation and the implementation of anti-poaching and anti-trafficking efforts have stabilised its rhino populations, thereby placing the country in a position as a source of rhino for range States in Africa which have either lost many or all of their rhino and wish to re-establish populations or augment current populations. ANAC Director General Pejul Calenga said: 'For the year 2025, this will be the first translocation of rhinos to our country, and we are pleased with this process. We thank the South African Government and all partners involved. We would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to protecting Mozambique's conservation areas and to invite all friends of conservation, as well as tourists, to visit our country,' he said. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading The journey to the translocation began in 2024 when Ezemvelo's renowned Game Capture Unit expertly captured the rhinos selected for the translocation. Ezemvelo chief executive Sihle Mkhize said: 'The animals selected from various game reserves were given the highest level of care whilst kept in holding bomas awaiting favourable conditions for the road transfer. We are proud to have once again translocated healthy and well-cared-for animals, continuing our proud tradition. This accomplishment reaffirms our enduring commitment to secure a future for rhinos in Africa.' said The first rhinos were successfully translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in 2022, in the longest road transfer of rhinos ever undertaken. This initiative, the result of a partnership between Mozambique's ANAC and Peace Parks Foundation, marked the beginning of Mozambique's efforts to rebuild founder white and black rhino populations as part of a national conservation initiative to reintroduce rhinos in the country. To date, 2,540 game animals representing 16 different species have been introduced to Zinave. The establishment of healthy rhino populations at the park is the pinnacle of the wildlife reintroduction programme and an important measure for the survival of the species. CAPE TIMES
The Citizen
19-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
SA sends 10 critically endangered black rhinos to Mozambique
Ten additional black rhinos have been successfully translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique to help secure the first founder population of black rhinos since becoming locally extinct 50 years ago. The rhinos, including five males and five females, were donated by South Africa's provincial conservation entity, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, in collaboration with Mozambique's National Administration for Conservation Areas and Peace Parks Foundation. The translocation was made possible through funding from the United Kingdom's People's Postcode Lottery. By reintroducing wildlife to areas where the species once thrived, biodiversity is restored. The preservation of natural ecosystems is one of the most effective tools in mitigating climate change. Through the creation of ecosystem 'carbon sinks', these ecosystems can increase global carbon uptake by up to 12 times. With 37 rhinos already introduced and thriving, this initiative aims to enhance biodiversity and reinforce the park as Mozambique's only 'big five' national park, setting a new standard for wildlife conservation and ecological restoration. Peace Parks Foundation approached Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife for a donation of black rhinos to boost the numbers to form a viable breeding population of black rhinos in Mozambique. An agreement was reached on the ten rhinos sourced from Ithala Game Reserve and Ezemvelo's three Black Rhino Range Expansion Project. The rhinos were initially relocated to Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, where they were housed in specially prepared holding facilities in preparation for the 48-hour journey to Zinave. The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, described this as a significant conservation success. Goerge commended the Government of Mozambique and its co-management partner, Peace Parks Foundation, on achieving this important milestone, noting that establishing new founder populations is one of many critical interventions to secure the future of these species. 'South Africa's successes in rhino conservation and the implementation of anti-poaching and anti-trafficking efforts have stabilised its rhino populations, thereby placing the country in a position as a source of rhino for range states in Africa which have either lost many or all of their rhino and wish to re-establish populations or augment current populations, as is the case with this translocation. 'The export and import of these valuable black rhinos have been done in compliance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora's legislation of both countries,' the Minister said yesterday. To ensure successful translocation and compliance with all the required permits, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment management inspectors (MIs) and officials from the Border Management Authority played a crucial role during the loading and endorsement of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) permits at the ports of exit. During the loading this week, the departmental MIs ensured that all the allocated microchip numbers, as prescribed in the CITES permits, correspond with those inserted in the live rhino. The first rhinos were successfully translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in 2022, in the longest road transfer of rhinos ever undertaken. This initiative, the result of a partnership between Mozambique's National Administration for Conservation Areas and Peace Parks Foundation, marked the beginning of Mozambique's efforts to rebuild founder white and black rhino populations as part of a national conservation initiative to reintroduce rhinos in the country. In 2023, Peace Parks received a funding award of £800 000 (approximately R18 720 000) raised by players of the UK People's Postcode Lottery towards the translocation of ten more black rhinos to Zinave, which enabled this critical next phase in rhino rewilding. 'Supporting the rewilding of critically endangered species like the black rhino is at the heart of what we believe in – creating lasting impact for people and planet. I am delighted that players of People's Postcode Lottery have been able to support Peace Parks Foundation. 'This historic translocation to Zinave National Park simply wouldn't have happened without player-raised funding. It's a powerful example of what we can achieve when we come together across borders to restore nature and protect our shared future,' MD of UK People's Postcode Lottery, Clara Govier said. – Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
19-06-2025
- General
- The South African
SA sends 10 endangered black rhinos to Mozambique: Will they be safe from poachers?
Ten additional black rhinos have been successfully translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique to help secure the first founder population of black rhinos since becoming locally extinct 50 years ago. The rhinos, including five males and five females, were donated by South Africa's provincial conservation entity, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, in collaboration with Mozambique's National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC) and Peace Parks Foundation. The translocation was made possible through funding from the United Kingdom's People's Postcode Lottery. It's a curious move considering the vast majority of poachers apprehended in the Kruger National Park are either Mozambican or have crossed over into South Africa through the porous fence that separates the two countries. By reintroducing wildlife to areas where the species once thrived, biodiversity is restored. The preservation of natural ecosystems is one of the most effective tools in mitigating climate change. Through the creation of ecosystem 'carbon sinks', these ecosystems can increase global carbon uptake by up to 12 times. With 37 rhinos already introduced and thriving, this initiative aims to enhance biodiversity and reinforce the park as Mozambique's only 'big five' national park, setting a new standard for wildlife conservation and ecological restoration. Peace Parks Foundation approached Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife for a donation of black rhinos to boost the numbers to form a viable breeding population of black rhinos in Mozambique. An agreement was reached on the 10 rhinos sourced from Ithala Game Reserve and Ezemvelo's three Black Rhino Range Expansion Project. The rhinos were initially relocated to Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, where they were housed in specially prepared holding facilities in preparation for the 48-hour journey to Zinave. Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, described this as a significant conservation success. George commended the Government of Mozambique and its co-management partner, Peace Parks Foundation, on achieving this important milestone, noting that establishing new founder populations is one of many critical interventions to secure the future of these species. 'South Africa's successes in rhino conservation and the implementation of anti-poaching and anti-trafficking efforts have stabilised its rhino populations, thereby placing the country in a position as a source of rhino for range States in Africa which have either lost many or all of their rhino and wish to re-establish populations or augment current populations, as is the case with this translocation. 'The export and import of these valuable black rhinos have been done in compliance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora's legislation of both countries,' the Minister said. To ensure successful translocation and compliance with all the required permits, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Management Inspectors (EMIs), together with officials from Border Management Authority (BMA), played a crucial role during the loading and endorsement of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) permits at the ports of exit. During the loading this week, the departmental EMIs ensured that all the allocated microchip numbers, as prescribed in the CITES permits, correspond with those inserted in the live rhino. The first rhinos were successfully translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in 2022, in the longest road transfer of rhinos ever undertaken. This initiative, the result of a partnership between Mozambique's National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC) and Peace Parks Foundation, marked the beginning of Mozambique's efforts to rebuild founder white and black rhino populations as part of a national conservation initiative to reintroduce rhinos in the country. In 2023, Peace Parks received a funding award of £800 000, raised by players of the UK People's Postcode Lottery towards the translocation of 10 more black rhinos to Zinave, which enabled this critical next phase in rhino rewilding. 'Supporting the rewilding of critically endangered species like the black rhino is at the heart of what we believe in – creating lasting impact for people and planet. I am delighted that players of People's Postcode Lottery have been able to support Peace Parks Foundation. 'This historic translocation to Zinave National Park simply wouldn't have happened without player-raised funding. It's a powerful example of what we can achieve when we come together across borders to restore nature and protect our shared future,' Managing Director of UK People's Postcode Lottery Clara Govier said. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
