30 Elephants Safely Guided from KZN Community [Video]

In a groundbreaking show of compassion and collaboration, a team of conservationists and local authorities safely guided a herd of 30 elephants away from community areas in KwaZulu-Natal, proving that humane solutions can save lives on all sides.

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (31 October 2024) – In an inspiring move to protect both wildlife and the surrounding communities, a collaborative effort by conservation groups and Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife (EKZNW) saw the safe relocation of a herd of approximately 30 elephants who had roamed close to human settlements in KwaCeza, KwaZulu-Natal.

On the 24th of October, EKZNW issued an urgent appeal for non-lethal solutions to manage the situation, prompting an immediate and determined response from several NGOs, including Humane Society International/Africa (HSI/Africa) and Wildlife Warriors Africa. Their combined efforts achieved what could have been an impossible task: keeping the elephants and community safe without any harm to either party.

These majestic animals, originating from Mawana Game Reserve, found …