N West officials accused of issuing illegal permits to rhino poachers

See on Scoop.itWhat’s Happening to Africa’s Rhino?

The Democratic Alliance has accused North West officials of issuing illegal permits to rhino poachers. The DA leader in the province, Chris Hattingh, told the legislature that of the 179 permits issued, 141 were illegal, including one issued to poaching kingpin Chumlong Lemthongthai….

 

The MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Motlalepula Rosho says the department will ask the police to follow up the allegations of government involvement in rhino poaching.

 

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