Social Media Alert : Bitter-sweet Victory
To say that the past few days have been hectic for KNP Management and team is an understatement. Rangers were not exempt from playing vital roles in managing the floods. However, they did not lose sight of their key responsibility- conserving nature at all cost and fighting the ongoing scourge of rhino poaching. They kept their ears on the ground for any criminal activity while managing a natural disaster.
This afternoon they were rewarded with a bittersweet victory. The Rangers stopped a vehicle driven by one of their own in full uniform following good intelligence. Their search revealed two suspected poachers hidden under the tarpaulin cover with a bag containing supplies and poaching equipment.
A suspected hunting rifle was revealed by forensic experts upon their arrival and thorough search of the vehicle. The three suspects were detained and handed over to the Skukuza Police Station.
This is commendable work, and criminals must be aware that security is still tight despite the weather conditions and Ranger Services are on high alert helping guests and safeguarding our rhinos.
SAPS, SANDF & SANParks Employees Involved in Poaching
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For once they got them before they could kill anything
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Ex-field rangers among 16 bust for 'laundering money from illegal rhino horn dealing'
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A multidisciplinary team led by the Hawks has arrested 16 suspect for allegedly laundering money from illegal rhino horn dealing. Stock photo.
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The Hawks have arrested 16 people, including two former field rangers, for allegedly laundering money linked to illegal rhino horn dealing in Mpumalanga.
Francis Kipampa, Martin Lekhuleni, Eunice Lekhuleni, Sipho Nyundu, Solly Ubisi, Agina Mkhonto, Thandy Makhuvele, Ignatia Mnisi, Given Mzima, Daniel Maluleke, Joyce Maluleke, Nkateko Maluleke, Otters Maluleke, Miyelani Maluleke, Khensani Maluleke and Stephilina Mbhombi appeared in the Mbombela (Nelspruit) commercial crimes court on Wednesday.
Hawks spokesperson Col Katlego Mogale said the suspects face charges including money laundering, corruption, conspiracy and contravention of a section of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act that deals with rhino horns.
“This appearance follows a meticulous investigation by the serious corruption investigation [team] of the [Hawks in] Mpumalanga into allegations of money laundering and corruption linked to wildlife-related crimes,” she said.
Mogale said Daniel Maluleke and Ubisi, who were arrested alongside their family members, are former field rangers.
The bust followed a probe by a multidisciplinary team comprising KPMG auditors, the SA Revenue Service and the Financial Intelligence Centre.
The matter was postponed to October 25 for the final auditors' report and pretrial conference.
Maj-Gen Nico Gerber, head of the Hawks in Mpumalanga, said: “This serves as a stern warning to those who involve themselves in wildlife trafficking activities that their days are numbered.”
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https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south- ... 1685802096
A multidisciplinary team led by the Hawks has arrested 16 suspect for allegedly laundering money from illegal rhino horn dealing. Stock photo.
Image: 123RF
The Hawks have arrested 16 people, including two former field rangers, for allegedly laundering money linked to illegal rhino horn dealing in Mpumalanga.
Francis Kipampa, Martin Lekhuleni, Eunice Lekhuleni, Sipho Nyundu, Solly Ubisi, Agina Mkhonto, Thandy Makhuvele, Ignatia Mnisi, Given Mzima, Daniel Maluleke, Joyce Maluleke, Nkateko Maluleke, Otters Maluleke, Miyelani Maluleke, Khensani Maluleke and Stephilina Mbhombi appeared in the Mbombela (Nelspruit) commercial crimes court on Wednesday.
Hawks spokesperson Col Katlego Mogale said the suspects face charges including money laundering, corruption, conspiracy and contravention of a section of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act that deals with rhino horns.
“This appearance follows a meticulous investigation by the serious corruption investigation [team] of the [Hawks in] Mpumalanga into allegations of money laundering and corruption linked to wildlife-related crimes,” she said.
Mogale said Daniel Maluleke and Ubisi, who were arrested alongside their family members, are former field rangers.
The bust followed a probe by a multidisciplinary team comprising KPMG auditors, the SA Revenue Service and the Financial Intelligence Centre.
The matter was postponed to October 25 for the final auditors' report and pretrial conference.
Maj-Gen Nico Gerber, head of the Hawks in Mpumalanga, said: “This serves as a stern warning to those who involve themselves in wildlife trafficking activities that their days are numbered.”
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Nice catch
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The Muleleke family are all in Jail it seems >> SANParks needs to up their Selection Processes BIG TIME
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Kruger Park ranger nabbed for selling live pangolin
Pangolins are poached for their skin that makes leather, similar to snakeskin or armadillo. Picture: Armand Hough/African News Agency(ANA)
Cape Town - A SANParks field ranger at the Kruger National Park has been arrested in connection with trying to sell a live pangolin.
The SANParks said in collaboration with police, Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary, Focused Conservation Solutions and Farm Watch Forums in Hoedspruit, they arrested several suspects in connection with the incident on Thursday.
One of those arrested was a SANParks ranger based at the Letaba Section of the Kruger National Park.
“Investigations are ongoing and the arrested will be formally charged and named in due course.
“The operation was initiated by SANParks through intelligence information on the impending illegal sale of the pangolin.
“It was, however, a collaborative effort from a number of dedicated and committed individuals which secured the arrest,” SANParks said.
Pangolins, an endangered species, are sought for their skin that makes attractive leather for boots, similar to snakeskin or armadillo boots.
In South Africa the pangolin ranges over most of the former eastern, northern and western Transvaal, northern KwaZulu-Natal, northeastern Cape, from where its distribution continues into neighbouring countries.
Meanwhile, the Department of Forestry, Fishing and the Environment (DFFE) earlier this year announced that rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park declined by 40% in 2022.
In 2022, 124 rhino were killed in the park.
“The number of rhino poached in the Kruger National Park represents a 40% decrease compared with those killed for their horn 2021.
“Unfortunately the poaching threat has shifted to KwaZulu-Natal, which lost 244 rhino to poaching last year. Of these, 228 were killed in provincial parks and 16 in privately owned reserves. The Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park was specifically targeted.”
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Pangolins are poached for their skin that makes leather, similar to snakeskin or armadillo. Picture: Armand Hough/African News Agency(ANA)
Cape Town - A SANParks field ranger at the Kruger National Park has been arrested in connection with trying to sell a live pangolin.
The SANParks said in collaboration with police, Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary, Focused Conservation Solutions and Farm Watch Forums in Hoedspruit, they arrested several suspects in connection with the incident on Thursday.
One of those arrested was a SANParks ranger based at the Letaba Section of the Kruger National Park.
“Investigations are ongoing and the arrested will be formally charged and named in due course.
“The operation was initiated by SANParks through intelligence information on the impending illegal sale of the pangolin.
“It was, however, a collaborative effort from a number of dedicated and committed individuals which secured the arrest,” SANParks said.
Pangolins, an endangered species, are sought for their skin that makes attractive leather for boots, similar to snakeskin or armadillo boots.
In South Africa the pangolin ranges over most of the former eastern, northern and western Transvaal, northern KwaZulu-Natal, northeastern Cape, from where its distribution continues into neighbouring countries.
Meanwhile, the Department of Forestry, Fishing and the Environment (DFFE) earlier this year announced that rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park declined by 40% in 2022.
In 2022, 124 rhino were killed in the park.
“The number of rhino poached in the Kruger National Park represents a 40% decrease compared with those killed for their horn 2021.
“Unfortunately the poaching threat has shifted to KwaZulu-Natal, which lost 244 rhino to poaching last year. Of these, 228 were killed in provincial parks and 16 in privately owned reserves. The Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park was specifically targeted.”
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Make them all take lie-detector tests!
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Pangolins are poached for their skin that makes leather, similar to snakeskin or armadillo
The scales are used for traditional medicine, if I am not mistaken.
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