REPORTS
These detailed reports cover
important conservation issues,
highlighting the urgent need for
action to safeguard the survival of
vulnerable species.
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In pursuit of just elephant management: Making a case for legal reform
Elephant management in South Africa remains legally, ethically and ecologically complex. Despite...
Southern African Development Community reclaims lead role in global ivory trafficking
New EIA analysis indicates the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is resuming...
Madikwe Elephant Situation – Fact Sheet
Madikwe Nature Reserve currently has 1,600 elephants, substantially more than originally intended,...
EKZN Wildlife – Elephant Fact Sheet
In early 2026, EKZN Wildlife published proposals to remove 1,050 (subsequently increased to 1,220)...
Sidestepping the ban: A reckless gambit for global rhino horn trade
Rhino breeders in South Africa are attempting to bend international wildlife trade regulations to...
National Elephant Heritage Strategy 2026-2036
On 29 May 2026, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment published South Africa’s...
South African Lion Farming Poll: International and Domestic Tourist Opinions
A new international poll commissioned by World Animal Protection in collaboration with Blood Lions...
Madikwe Game Reserve Management Plan for Elephants
Approved EMP for Madikwe Game Reserve. Issued by North West Parks Board
Department of Forestry Fisheries and Environment – Professional Hunting Statistics 2016 – 2024
Indigenous Species hunted by International clients 2016-2024 South African Professional Hunting...
MEDIA STATEMENT SOUTH AFRICA REAFFIRMS OPPOSITION TO IVORY AND RHINO HORN TRADE 30 OCTOBER 2025
Recent media reports have suggested that South Africa intends to break ranks with the...
KEY PRIORITIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CITES CoP20
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an...
Stakeholder values on the management of African elephants for large tree conservation in protected areas
Stakeholder perspectives play a crucial role in conservation decisions, particularly for species...
MEDIA STATEMENT: HIGH PATHOGENICITY AVIAN INFLUENZA SUSPECTED ON SUB-ANTARCTIC MARION ISLAND
High pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) virus is suspected to have reached Marion Island, one of...
End of the game
IT was a time to rejoice. It seemed to be the only logical way forward. The path had been laid out...
THE EWT CALLS FOR A REVISION AND REPUBLICATION OF A COMPLETED DRAFT BIODIVERSITY ECONOMY STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) has called for a revision and the republication for public...
KILLING OF ‘SUPER TUSKERS’ SPARKS SCIENTIFIC TROPHY HUNTING DEBATE
(c) georgelogan.co.uk Trophy hunting is a hot topic at the moment. Two news...
Report Highlights
To Identify and Recommend Voluntary Exit Options and Pathways for the Captive Lion Industry For...
SOUTH AFRICA’S RHINO HORN STOCKPILES: INTRINSIC TO ILLEGAL TRADE Where Have All the Rhinos Gone? Part Two
Media Statement On the 27th February 2024, Minister Barbara Creecy issued a media statement...