NEWS
Ezemvelo has responded to an urgent outcry from the kwaMpumpula community regarding a dangerous situation involving elephants that escaped from a privately owned game reserve.
On Tuesday evening, 22 October 2024, several KwaMpumpula area families were forced to flee their homes and seek refuge with relatives, while others stayed on high alert, fearing an imminent attack. The situation escalated again on Wednesday night, 23 October 2024 when a herd of elephants entered Esidakaneni area under Inkosi Ndebele, causing further distress to the community.
Ezemvelo has deployed officials to monitor the situation on the ground and ensure the safety of residents while efforts are made to address the crisis. The elephants are estimated to be around 30 in number.
Following the recent media outcry about the destruction of nine elephants near Mawana Private Game Reserve, Ezemvelo is urgently appealing to all NGOs and individuals to provide non-lethal solutions for safely removing the elephants from the area.
Anyone able to assist must contact: Vuyiswa RadebeEmail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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