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South Africa recorded a 16% decline in rhino poaching in 2025, with 352 animals killed nationwide compared with 420 the previous year.

Rhino poaching fell 16% in 2025 but Kruger Park saw a sharp increase

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park in KwaZulu-Natal reported a dramatic decline, with losses falling from 198 rhinos in 2024 to 63 in 2025

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
Initiatives such as dehorning help to reduce the number of rhinos poached. Graphic: John McCann

Rhino poaching decreases by 15% – but 420 still killed

The environment minister said increased poaching in Kruger National Park was of great concern

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read