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The Citizen
14-07-2025
- The Citizen
Man arrested for illegal selling of owls
A 48-year-old man was arrested today, July 14, for allegedly selling four barn owls for R1 000 each at a shopping complex in Mbombela. ALSO READ: Poacher killed in Kruger National Park shootout The Hawks were alerted by Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MPTA) officials, and a joint operation was conducted. The suspect was found red-handed with the owls, without a permit. A Nissan light delivery vehicle that was used to transport the wildlife was seized by the Hawks. The birds were handed safely over to the MPTA. ALSO READ: Rehabilitated Kruger National Park vultures head back home The suspect is expected to appear in the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, August 15, on charges relating to the Mpumalanga Nature Conservation Act: keeping or conveyance of live game. The Mpumalanga acting provincial head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Brigadier Danie Hall, said wildlife is part of our heritage and we have a duty to protect it. He urges the public to report incidents of this nature to the authorities. 'When we take care of our wildlife, we safeguard our heritage for future generations,' he concluded. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
02-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Possible lion sighting near Ermelo sparks concern among residents
Possible lion sighting near Ermelo sparks concern among residents Unconfirmed reports of a lion spotted in the Ermelo area in Mpumalanga have raised alarm among local farmers and residents. The sighting is quite unusual, as lions are not typically found in this region. According to a voice note Highvelder received, allegedly from local farmers in the Davel and Ermelo area, tracks believed to belong to a lion were found in the direction of Ermelo, originating from the Tafelkop area. The tracks were reportedly discovered shortly after recent rainfall, which made them easier to spot in the terrain. The voice note says that Mpumalanga Parks and Tourism Agency (MPTA) officials from Nelspruit have been dispatched to investigate the situation. Residents and farmers are asked to remain vigilant and report any further signs or sightings to local law enforcement or conservation authorities. Simphiwe Shungube, spokesperson for the MTPA, stated that in response to the lion sighting reports, a team equipped with tracking dogs has been sent to the area. 'The team will investigate the tracks and trace them,' he explained. Shungube also urged the public to report any sightings of the lion immediately to Louw Steyn at 083 626 6792. 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!
