Suspected rhino poaching kingpin shot and killed in Mpumalanga

The suspect was killed in Mkhuhlu outside Hazyview in Mpumalanga.

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May 16, 2026 - 17:27
Suspected rhino poaching kingpin shot and killed in Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga police have confirmed that a suspected rhino poaching kingpin has been shot and killed in Mkhuhlu outside Hazyview in Mpumalanga.

Details around the shooting remain sketchy.

The police have confirmed the death of the man who has been linked to several high-profile rhino poaching cases in the province.

He was previously arrested multiple times, but continued to be associated with wildlife-related crimes.

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