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New Study Highlights the Role of International Hunting in Conservation and Sustainability

By webadmin / September 13, 2024

New Study Highlights the Role of International Hunting in Conservation and Sustainability A recently published study commissioned by the German Delegation of the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) delivers critical insights into the impact of international hunting on conservation and sustainability efforts. Authored by Prof. Dr. Dr. Sven A. Herzog, the study explores the ecological,…

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CPHC-SA’s Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP)submission

By webadmin / July 29, 2024

CPHC-SA’s Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP)submission To find CPHC-SA’s submission to the proposed Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP), Click here.

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Draft revised Black and White Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan

By webadmin / June 25, 2024

Draft revised Black and White Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan The Draft revised Black and White Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan has been published for public participation. Please be informed that the closing date for comments is 17 July 2024.  Any proposed comments to be included in the CPHC-SA submission, must reach us by latest 10 July.

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DRAFT NEMBA BILL

By webadmin / May 27, 2024

DRAFT NEMBA BILL CLICK HERE for the copy of the Draft NEMBA Bill published for public comment and also the template for submission of comments.

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CPHC-SA SUBMISSION: PROPOSED NBES

By webadmin / May 15, 2024

CPHC-SA SUBMISSION: PROPOSED NBES Herewith Custodians’ comments to the proposed NBES.

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AbstraEvaluating key evidence and formulating regulatory alternatives regarding the UK’s Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Billct

By webadmin / May 7, 2024

Evaluating key evidence and formulating regulatory alternatives regarding the UK’s Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill Abstract:Public policy addressing biodiversity loss is most likely to be effective when it is informed by appropriate evidence and considers potential unintended consequences. We evaluate key evidence relating to the UK’s Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill. We characterize the UK’s…

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The Humane Society petition to the US Fish and Wildlife

By webadmin / February 12, 2024

The Humane Society petition to the US Fish and Wildlife Attachments:1. Copy of ESA petition; 2. Copy of CITES CoP19 document. South Africa succeeded in stopping the uplisting of hippo from CITES Appendix II to Appendix I, using the NDF (Non-detrimental finding) at the time.3. Copy of USFW Finding. In March 2022, the US Fish…

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TOPS Listings Invitation to Provincial Roadshows

By webadmin / October 25, 2023

TOPS Listings Invitation to Provincial Roadshows The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment would like to invite you to the provincial roadshows to discuss and provide inputs on the following legislative tools published for public comment and in national newspapers: The roadshows will also be used to discuss Transformation of the Biodiversity Sector as…

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COMMENTS INVITED ON THE DRAFT POLICY POSITION ON THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF ELEPHANT, LION, LEOPARD AND RHINOCEROS.

By webadmin / September 21, 2023

COMMENTS INVITED ON THE DRAFT POLICY POSITION ON THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF ELEPHANT, LION, LEOPARD AND RHINOCEROS. A notice was published in 3889 on the 19th of September 2023, inviting comments on the proposed policy position by the 19th of October. Custodians members are invited to forward your comments to the office ceo@cphc-sa.co.za…

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USFWS PROPOSED RULE 4(D) – AFRICAN ELEPHANT

By webadmin / March 20, 2023

USFWS PROPOSED RULE 4(D) – AFRICAN ELEPHANT CPHC-SA (Custodians for Professional Hunting & Conservation South Africa) comments to the proposed changes to Rule 4(d) was submitted to USFWS on the 20th of March 2023. The CPHC-SA submission can be found here

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Provincial Conservation Contact Details

National

Dept. of Environmental Affairs and Tourism

Magdel Boshoff
Private Box X447
Pretoria 0001
Tel:      (012) 399 9604
Fax:     (012) 359 3604
E-mail: mboshoff@environment.gov.za

Mpho Tjiane

Tel:      (012) 399 9596
Fax:     (012) 359 3604
E-mail: mtjiane@environment.gov.za

Regulations Relating To Professional Hunters And Hunting-Outfitters

Eastern Cape

Dept. of Economic Affairs, Environment & Tourism
Phumla Mzazi
Private Bag X0054
Bisho, 5605
Email: phumla.mzazi@deaet.ecape.gov.za

PH & HO Permits:
Mr Mbulelo
PH & Outfitter license renewals
Call or WhatsApp: 066 486 3240
Zoleka Dubula
Email: zoleka.dubula@deaet.ecape.gov.za

Permit To Act As A Professional Hunter In The Eastern Cape Province

2023 Hunting Proclamation In The Eastern Cape

Free State

Dept of Tourism, Environment & Economic Affairs
Private Bag X20801
Bloemfontein 9300
Tel: 0878030980 – ask for FS Exct: 9534/9527/952
desteapermit1@gmail.com
desteapermit2@gmail.com
desteapermit3@gmail.com
desteapermits4@gmail.com

Electronic Permit System:
https://www.eservices.gov.za/tonkana/home.jsf

To Provide For The Conservation Of Fauna And Flora

Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga Tourism & Parks Agency
Riaan de Lange
Private Bag X11338, Nelspruit 1200
Tel: 013 759 5336
Mobile: (+27) 83 626 6312
E-mail: Riaan.deLange@mtpa.co.za

Mpumalanga Nature Conservation Act 1998

Gauteng

Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development
Johannesburg Office:
Erasmus Nkabinde
PO Box 8769
Johannesburg, 2000
Tel: 011 – 240 3184
E-mail: erasmus.nkabinde@gauteng.gov.za

Johannesburg office:
Tel: 011 240 3043 Heidi Potgieter
Fax: 086 420 1903
Pretoria Office:
Tel: 012 316 1638 / 1824
Johannesburg – General queries:
Heidy Potgieter: heidy.potgieter@gauteng.gov.za
TOPS queries:
Victoria Magabe: Victoria.talakasi@gauteng.gov.za
CITES queries:
Maltie Gopal: maltie.gopal@gauteng.gov.za
patience.mthembu@gauteng.gov.za
Pretoria:
James: james.tsholedi@gauteng.gov.za
Violet: violet.ndongeni@gauteng.gov.za
Isaac: isaac.kgokane@gauteng.gov.za

Gauteng General Law Amendment Act 4 Of 2005

KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife

Kashnee Doorasamy
EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE
Hunting & Extension | Professional Hunting and Permits |Regulatory Services |People and Conservation
Tel: +27 (0)33 845 1654|
hunting@kznwildlife.com

Limpopo

Dept. of Economic Development,
Environment & Tourism (LEDET)

For Hunting depending on the specific district where the hunt is going to take place.

At head office level:

Limpopo Environmental Management Act 2003, Act 7 Of 2003

Northern Cape

Department of Environmental and Nature Conservation

Professional hunting & PH Permit enquiries:
Mr Llewellen Festus
Hunting and Wildlife
Cell: 082 457 9851
email: lfbfestus@gmail.com

All Permit enquiries:
Mr David Paulse
Inspection Services and Permit Administration
Cell: 0823357713
email: paulsedavid@gmail.com

NC Permit Administration
Cell: 0814634839

North West

Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation & Environment
Private Bag X2039
Mmabatho 2737
Tel: 018 – 389 5032/5527
Fax: 0186 626 4312

Alternative numbers:
Jonathan Denga: 0827868710
Constant Hoogkamer: 0824031644

PH Office:
Mafikeng: 018 3895228/5032

Assignment Of The Nature Conservation Ordinance, 1983, Of the Former Province Transvaal

Western Cape