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The Citizen
6 days ago
- The Citizen
Dead monkeys sold openly on Mpumalanga roadside sparks probe
In a shocking sight, a group of men were spotted openly selling dead monkeys on the KaNyamazane Road outside Mbombela this morning. According to Lowvelder, it is currently unknown where the monkeys were poached, but the men showed no fear in displaying their grim goods to passing motorists. Simphiwe Shungube, the spokesperson for the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency, said the agency was unaware of the incident but is taking the allegations seriously. 'We will need to confirm these allegations by sending our officials, who deal with compliance, to visit the location where the men were spotted selling the monkeys. We will then deal with the matter,' Shungube said. He added that a team would be dispatched to investigate and that the perpetrators would be charged accordingly. 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!
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!
