A slow-burning tragedy is unfolding at Madikwe Game Reserve in North West and the grind of counter-accusations has the look of a fight between enraged rhinos. Meanwhile, elephants are being lined up to be shot.
The NSPCA has criticised North West Parks and Tourism Board (NWPTB) for repackaging Madikwe elephants as an income stream and parliamentary environment portfolio committee member Andrew de Blocq says recent tender bids for hunts in provincial reserves are cause for suspicion.
He accused the NWPTB of “blatant disregard” for Parliament’s explicit directives, adding: “This is not an administrative oversight, but a…
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