Cases of attempted murder and rhino poaching under Bioversity Act 10 /2004 Section 57, carrying out restricted activities involving Species Listed as threatened, are under investigation after two suspects were arrested in Letsatsi La Africa, Vierfontein on Thursday, 5 August 2021 at about 00:30
It is alleged that five males suspected to be poachers were found near the Rhino Borma where the fence was already cut and one of them allegedly aimed a rifle at the owner and his two sons.
The complainant responded by firing shots at the poachers. One was wounded on his right leg and right arm. The wounded 48-year-old suspect was taken to a hospital in Klerksdorp under police guard.
The second suspect (43) was also apprehended in the vicinity of the scene.
One pistol, magazine with five rounds, a .375 rifle with one round and an axe were recovered at the scene. Three suspects are still at large.
A case almost similar to this occurred on Friday 30 July 2021 where poachers shot, killed and dehorned a rhino in the same farm.
Police are still searching for suspects involved in this case.
Investigation continues and two suspects will appear at Viljoenskroon Magistrate’s Court soon.
