Chinese foreign national nabbed at OR Tambo International Airport for
possession of Rhino horn and ornaments made of rhino horn with an
estimated street value of 1.5 million rand.
The shipment was en-route from Mozambique to Hong Kong.
Last yeast alone an estimated 1,200 rhinos was poached in South
Africa, many from the Kruger National Park which is on the border of
Mozambique. Most of the poachers come into the area from Mozambique.
South Africa is home to approx 80 percent of the worlds Rhino population.
Rhino poaching is an evil action carried out on animals for one
reason only and that is financial gain. To expose the corruption behind
this evil deed, the media must promote public awareness of these
dreadful deeds. The exposing of the corruption will probably save the
Rhino who are almost debilitated.
The Black Rhino is endangered, and the white rhinoceros is closely following with complete eradication.
Rhino horn is a profitable product in the Asian countries and used
for medication to treat various ailments. It is also regarded as a
status symbol among the wealthy. China is currently the largest consumer
of rhino horn and various illegal methods continue to spark controversy
around the world.
In Zimbabwe, the rhino are almost nonexistent and now South African rhino is on the verge of becoming extinct.
Laura Oneale - published on South Africa Today – South Africa New
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