Kruger Ranger Don English - Antipoaching Icon Under Siege

[Richprins]

Don English back to fight poaching again
English has been a key player in the fight against rhino poaching, but has been threatened numerous times in the past.
5 hours ago

The unexpected suspension of two top rangers in the Kruger National Park (KNP) was lifted earlier this week.

Don English and Victor Magakwe were suspended on October 11 for the alleged assault and mistreatment of rangers who turned out to be suspected poachers. Rey Thakhuli, SANParks spokesman, confirmed that both rangers are to return to work.

“Both Mr English and Mr Magakwe’s suspensions have been lifted and they will be expected to report back this week.” Thakhuli added that the investigation is ongoing and will be finalised in due course.

“As this is a matter between the employer and employees I am unable to divulge more details on the matter, as I wouldn’t want to prejudice against any of the parties.”


This followed after complaints were allegedly filed by another game ranger a few months ago. The ranger was allegedly suspended prior to English and Magakwe for his apparent involvement in rhino poaching.

At the time that English and Magakwe were suspended, Ike Phaahla, general manager of communications KNP, confirmed that it was part of an ongoing investigation “around allegations that remain just that: allegations”.

Phaahla further explained that as part of good governance, and respect for all their employees, suspensions are a necessary part of the process for investigations to happen effectively, and with transparency.

An independent consultant, Adv Boyce Mkhize, was appointed to do an investigation into the matter.

https://lowvelder.co.za/518033/don-engl ... -poaching/

[Lisbeth]

Unfortunately, we never get to see the results of the investigations

[RogerFraser]

https://www.dampl.co.za/2013/07/da-call ... -mega-ceo/

https://www.fin24.com/Economy/Parastata ... e-20150405

https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa ... rd-1525077

This is who Sanparks turns to when they need a impartial person

[Richprins]

Quite well-travelled, Adv. Mkize. He was registrar of the SAHPC too at one stage.

[Lisbeth]

Maybe he is impartial when it has nothing to do with himself, nor with money

[Peter Betts]

Quite well-travelled, Adv. Mkize. He was registrar of the SAHPC too at one stage.

Cadre Deployments with Benefits

[Peter Betts]

Picture of Don English in 1989 at his remote Section: Shangoni where the Shingwedzi River enters the Park in the West. With him was is the dog I brought him the year before at his request as a puppy..we went and spent another week end out there to catch up and see how the pup 'Sheba' was doing. You should have seen the looks I got when I stopped at Shingwedzi to get supplies on my way to deliver 'Sheba' and gave her a run around rthe camp to stretch her legs

Don later was transferred to Tshokwane section where he lived across the stream at Tshokwane Picnic spot ..Sadly one day a staff Member left the House Gate open and the Hyenas got in and killed 'Sheba'

[Lisbeth]

Was he allowed to keep a dog in Kruger?

[RogerFraser]

As far as I am aware all rangers are allowed to have a dog .Some even have/had horses in the more remote posts .

[Richprins]

Peter!

Always nice to visit rangers, quite an experience!