Rhino Mercy

10/11/2026

To our friends and followers of Rhino Mercy, its nice to receive confirmation, every once in a while, that we are all doing in the world is not only 'right and just'..... but also appreciated by others not inside our daily circles. So proud of our team including our rangers, environmental monitors, volunteers, partners, interns, staff, and supporters! Thank you!

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Just wanted to brag a bit that we have been chosen as one of the 35 finalists for Impact Award by .ORG

It has been quite a journey, we have been selected out of more than 4000 applicants from around the world who do truly fantastic things for the humanity and our planet.

Our funder Craig Spencer , director Tom L Tochterman and PR Officer Collet Ngobeni are currently in Washington attenting the event and the award ceremony.

10/11/2026

Two of the worst....individuals trusted with protecting rhinos convicted of killing them! Unbelievable a judicial system would take ten years to reach a verdict. But at last..... they did. I wonder how long it will take for the sentencing?

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SANParks Welcomes Guilty Verdict In A Decade-Long Rhino Poaching Case

South African National Parks (SANParks) welcomes the guilty verdict against former Kruger National Park Regional Ranger, Rodney Landela, and former State Veterinary Service Animal Health Technician, Kenneth Mochocho, who were found guilty of the illegal hunting and killing of a white rhino in a protected area, as well as possession of a fi***rm with the intent to commit a crime.

The judgement brings closure to a matter that has been before the courts for approximately ten years and represents a significant victory in the fight against wildlife crime and the protection of South Africa’s natural heritage: https://buff.ly/kUiqaIT

07/09/2026

We rarely support petitions like this so I hope you will take this one seriously.

It is critical, at this point in time, to send a message to the policy makers in rhino range states that consumption (and by default trade) of rhino horn is not acceptable because it will create more harm than benefit from any short term financial gain for a select few. Please consider signing and sharing.

SOUTH AFRICA BAN THE DOMESTIC TRADE IN RHINO HORN AND DESTROY THE RHINO HORN STOCKPILES

01/23/2026

Here's a glimpse of the flood damage that our patrols are having to navigate! I suppose this situation makes it just as difficult for the poachers.

12/09/2025

Great story and is what makes our antipoaching strategy work in the long run....building 'environmental patriotism' with the next generation! The Bush Babies, Bush Grannies, and Black Mambas! Involving the 'past, present, and future' stewards of natural heritage!

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12/07/2025

The world calls south(ern) Africa's bluff and maintains the international ban on 'trade' of rhino horn and ivory! Very good summary of why..... and what we have been saying all along!

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-12-01-southern-africas-trade-agenda-implodes-as-and-with-it-the-veneer-of-a-successful/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOie-VjbGNrA6J73mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHkPvOIdztgKjqGej9eTnbp60aEtno5Ncsyer_JH8aiUX0Q3y_xxMEnHvTCNE_aem_btENGT3_3xlCVFbTtHSf7Q&brid=0qxmIi8IuA2r4EaZx_jEfg

CITES CoP20 in Samarkand exposed a stark truth: the conservation model southern Africa has spent decades promoting is no longer credible.

11/28/2025

Here is an old article that explains why legalizing trade in rhino horn won't work.....

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Is your engagement ring to you what rhino horn is to the Chinese market? And how does this apply to arguments to legalise rhino horn trade?