# The DA welcomes has welcomed the decline in rhino poaching but warns that sustained action is crucial. South Africa lost 420 rhinos in 2024, down from 499 in 2023. The DA’s Andrew de Blocq, says while this is progress, challenges like weak park security, staff shortages, and internal collusion persist. He urges global cooperation to dismantle wildlife crime syndicates and curb demand for rhino horn:
DA calls for sustained action as rhino poaching declines [SOUND]
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