SANParks
Howard Buffett gives SA R224m to fight rhino poaching
IN CROSSHAIRS: South Africa is home to more than 90% of the global rhino population. Scientists forecast if poaching rises as fast as is did between 2009 and 2011 the population will go into decline by 2016. Picture: THE TIMES (Source: Business Day Live)
AMERICAN philanthropist Howard Buffett handed South African National Parks (SANParks) a cheque for R224m "give or take, on the exchange rate" on Friday afternoon, to aid South Africa’s fight against rhino poaching.