Annual traditional hunt in KZN blamed for ‘decimating’ local wildlife | Witness

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The annual traditional hunt has been slammed for allegedly decimating the wildlife at the Royal Natal National Park, in the Bergville area, in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains. | WitnessKZN

Neighbouring residents, some with involvement in the upkeep of the park, allege that a local Inkosi was treating the park like his spaza shop. Poaching by local residents is also a concern for those who care about wildlife.

During a traditional hunt about two weeks ago, 11 elands and two other animal species were killed by the said Inkosi and his entourage in one day. According to Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the Inkosi was permitted to kill 25 different animal species.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.

 

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WitnessKZN Yes I am 100% against hunting but it's years of illegal hunting with dogs to blame, and the authorities doing nothing. (Ekznw).

WitnessKZN This is disrespectful to the monarch and disingenuous. 1 hunt a year that has been going on for hundreds of years cannot be the cause. Why must everything culturally African be dismissed. Hunting happens throughout the country daily. Do better

WitnessKZN Is it the traditional hunt to blame or is it the level of desperate people suffering the highest unemployment rate in the world?

WitnessKZN urgh

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