National parks to receive a much-needed facelift
R700 million has been allocated to insfrastructure investment over three years, with the aim to improve visitor experience.
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R700 million has been allocated to insfrastructure investment over three years, with the aim to improve visitor experience.
The crisis in hotspots like Skukuza, Pretoriuskop and Pafuri has escalated dramatically, producing a 200% increase since the onset of the pandemic. At least 2,400, 4,450 and 7,270 traps were removed in the park in 2020, 2021 and 2022, respectively, according to Environment Minister Barbara Cree...
Responding to questions at the weekend, SANParks told Daily Maverick that 135 buffaloes had been “lost due to snaring” between January and October this year, making up nearly 35% of 415 cases for all reported species.
Social media platforms have given people from all corners of the globe the opportunity to broadcast their content in exchange for monetary rewards...
This comes as tourists have fallen victim to robberies and some murders.