ActionSA says delayed rhino poaching conviction exposes weaknesses in environmental enforcement [SOUND]

# ActionSA welcomes the conviction of insiders involved in rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park, calling it a breakthrough in tackling organised wildlife crime. But spokesperson Alan Beesley says the four-year delay reflects weak state capacity and allows poaching networks to thrive. He says wildlife crime is linked to broader transnational syndicates and calls for stronger enforcement, tighter border controls, and tougher penalties to protect South Africa’s biodiversity: