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SA’s rhinos population rises by nearly 5% in 2025 but 230 rhinos killed by poachers this year

Mail & Guardian · 23 September 2026 at 13:50

SA’s rhinos population rises by nearly 5% in 2025 but 230 rhinos killed by poachers this year

South Africa's rhino population grew by nearly 5% in 2025 amid expanding conservation and translocation efforts, though 230 rhinos were killed by poachers in the first eight months of 2026.

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