KZN animal reserve fence damaged as mob goes on rampage for jobs
By Sakhiseni Nxumalo
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DURBAN - WILD animals at the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park could make their way in to nearby communities after protesters damaged sections of the fence.
The community of Bhiliya embarked on a violent protest last week, complaining about the lack of employment opportunities provided by Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife. The mob went on the rampage, and Ezemvelo officials said the protesters were not prepared to talk to them, but demanded the organisation employ them.
“When the protesters were told that the organisation currently did not have any employment opportunities to offer all of them, they continued with cutting down poles and burning them, and started cutting the fence,” said Ezemvelo.
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Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife’s (Ezemvelo) Acting CEO, Mr Ntsikelelo Dlulane, has appealed for help to communities adjacent to various Ezemvelo Game Reserves to look after these natural treasures.
“The organisation is always criticised for having porous fences when, at times, it is some community members who destroy our fences. The bigger risk is that one of the dangerous animals may walk out of the reserve and harm innocent human beings.” Mr Dlulane concluded his appeal
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Minister of Tourism and Arts Ronald Chitotela has called on Zambians to uphold culture, morals and values during the Easter holiday.
And Mr. Chitotela has said government’s effort to grow wildlife-based tourism as a contributor to the economy is bearing fruit as seen by the support from the international community.
In his Easter message to all Zambians in Lusaka yesterday, the Minister said a nation without culture and morals is dead.
He said the two form the backbone of the identity of the people and that is what visiting tourists want to come and see.
Meanwhile, the Minister appreciated the support of cooperating partners in wildlife conservation during his tenure as seen by the willingness by the donor community to partner with the Ministry, through the Department of National Parks and Wildlife in stepping up conservation efforts.