South Africa is home to nearly two thirds of the world’s remaining rhino population, and yet there is no minimum sentencing for rhino poaching. Across the border in Mozambique it is 16 years, and in Zimbabwe it is 9 years for the killing of rhinos, pangolins and other endangered species.

Here in South Africa, court cases drag on for years, sometimes longer than a decade, and the conviction rate is pitiful. Most rhino poachers either get off completely, or they get a fine, or a very short prison term, thus making it an excellent business for criminal syndicates. All the while, rangers and police keep arresting repeat offenders. 

Why steal a car when you can kill a rhino at far less risk? 

The thing is, there is no insurance policy for extinction. 

Saving the Wild’s 2026 goal is to get meaningful legislation across the line to protect rhinos, pangolins and other endangered species. We have a team of pro bono attorneys working on this, we have now submitted the legislation to the Ministry, and any additional funds raised will be ring-fenced for advocacy to ensure we complete our critical mission.

WATCH RHINO: THE ENDGAME, OUR SHORT FILM FEATURING DR JANE GOODALL.

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