ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY is an opportunity for people of all ages to celebrate and learn about endangered species and how to protect them. We caught up with Glen Thompson, Counter Poaching Manager at the African Pangolin Working Group (APWG) and a Member of the Game Rangers Association of Africa. Glen has been involved in anti-poaching […]
Protect our rangers and their families for less than $1 a week
PRESS RELEASE – Protect our rangers and their families for less than $1 a week Protecting our wildlife across Africa is no longer what it used to be. Dedicated individuals across the marine and terrestrial sectors work tirelessly to keep our heritage safe. During this global pandemic, let us not forget about our rangers. As […]
R1 a day to protect our Wildlife Rangers
PRESS RELEASE – World Ranger Day TITLE: R1 a day to protect our Wildlife Rangers Protecting our wildlife across Africa is no longer what it used to be. With the increasing threat of armed poachers and militia groups, over 1000 rangers have lost their lives in the line of duty in the past 10 years. According to […]
South African 2019 Rhino Poaching statistics released
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries have reported that the number of rhino killed for their horn in South Africa dropped to 594 in 2019, compared to 769 killed nationally in 2018. While it is encouraging to see these figures drop, the war is far from over. Andrew Campbell, CEO, Game Rangers’ Association Africa […]
Ranger Protect Success Story
This year, Zimbabwe ranger Charles Chinobva faced and survived one of the many dangers that come with being a ranger – a close encounter with a Black Rhino which left him with a severely punctured lung. Charles Chinobva and Junior Pfumgwa were on a mission to photograph a black rhino mother and her calf. Once […]
SATIB Insurance’s Andre du Toit raises over R40 000 for the rangers
Perfect weather conditions and a strong, small field of elite runners combined to see the Fastest Known Time (FKT) and fundraising record smashed for the Rhino Peak Challenge last weekend. The event is a fundraiser involving elite athletes, people of influence and so-called ‘everyday heroes’, each striving to raise money through personal pledges and offering an assortment […]
SATIB Insurance’s Andre du Toit runs for the Rangers
In a month’s time, Executive Head of New Business Development for the first Equity Insurance Group Andre du Toit will be taking on the Rhino Peak Challenge, with a goal of raising R50 000 for rangers and the conservation of endangered species. From today until race day on 5 October, all Ranger Protect donations will support Rangers […]