Biodiversity Conservation Watch Journalism Projects More rhinos are being killed for their horns — and it’s not just the poachers who are to blame Poverty around protected parks is not the main reason rhino poaching thrives, argues researcher Ian Glenn. Written by rovingreporters April 21, 2022April 21, 2022
Conservation Watch Journalism Projects Highway rhino horn traffickers accuse police of extortion Two pedestrians arrested with rhino horn claim cops sought bribe. Written by rovingreporters November 18, 2021March 24, 2022
Conservation Watch Social & Justice The story behind the murder of anti-mining activist, Fikile Ntshangase Fikile Ntshangase will be buried tomorrow. Roving Reporters looks into the background to her murder last Thursday evening. Mine boss links the killing and other recent incidents of violence and intimidation to concerns in the community about job losses should be the mine be forced to close Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife – the custodian of Kwazulu-Natal’s […] Written by rovingreporters October 29, 2020December 18, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment “We must get 30% of earth’s natural resources protected by 2030” The world is paying a heavy price for the exploitation of wild species and wild places, deforestation, uncontrolled expansion of agriculture, intensification of farming, and infrastructure development, says Chris Galliers, President of the International Ranger Federation. Fred Kockott reports Galliers said unbridled exploitation of natural resources modified the interface between people and wildlife, creating a ‘perfect […] Written by rovingreporters August 7, 2020August 9, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Conservation awards shed light on success stories Winners of the Africa’s prestigious 2020 Rhino Conservation Awards have been officially announced online by Love Africa Marketing to celebrate the people and organisations who work constantly to reduce the threats and increase the sustainability of conservation efforts in Africa. This year, the Rhino Conservation Awards broadened their focus to include those working in endangered […] Written by rovingreporters July 31, 2020July 31, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Awards honour Africa’s wilderness warriors Winners of Africa’s prestigious 2020 Rhino Conservation Awards are to be announced tomorrow – July 31. Written by rovingreporters July 30, 2020July 30, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Accolades flow for courageous game rangers The work of exceptionally courageous game rangers comes under the spotlight at the 2020 Rhino Conservation Awards, writes Fred Kockott. Written by rovingreporters July 19, 2020July 19, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Awards to acknowledge ‘wild warriors’ Rangers working amid critical resource shortages are among ‘wild warriors’ nominated for the 2020 Rhino Conservation Awards, writes Laura du Toit Written by rovingreporters May 10, 2020July 15, 2020
Environment Tsavo rhino relocation deaths are a disgrace The death, in quick succession, of eleven black rhinos in a relocation that went wrong, deserves further analysis, writes Tony Weaver in his latest Man Friday column. Written by rovingreporters September 7, 2018September 8, 2018
Conservation Watch Environment Calls to legalise trade in rhino horn stirs debate ‘Ban on rhino horn sales not protecting the animals,’ say game ranch owners Written by rovingreporters November 5, 2017November 17, 2019