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Members of a forensics perform an autopsy in an attempt to collect evidence at the scene of a recently poached Rhino at The Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga. File Photo Image: Alaister Russell/The Times
FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS

Wildlife DNA forensic scientists are foiling poachers

BY SHAUN SMILLIE When suspected poacher Joseph “Big Joe” Nyalunga was stopped by police somewhere between Nelspruit and Gauteng‚ it appeared they were too late. Investigators found bags that they suspected had held rhino horn‚ but they…

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

ID cards to be scanned when entering Kruger park

The Kruger National Park is going high-tech with its access control systems at its entrance gates‚ starting in the southern part of the park. From 1 September 2017‚ all visitors over the age of 18 must produce an identity document for…

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