Suspect caught in the act of illegal hunting on nature reserve

In a swift response to a complaint of alleged illegal hunting at a Nature Reserve in Plooysburg, police apprehended a suspect in the act of slaughtering a Kudu on Wednesday, September 17 2025.

The incident occurred at approximately 1.50pm in the Nature Reserve. Alongside the Kudu carcass, the remains of a Duiker were also discovered at the scene.

The 34-year-old male suspect was arrested on charges of contravening the Nature Conservation Act 9 of 2009 for hunting protected animals without a permit. A second suspect involved in the incident remains at large.

Officials from the Department of Nature Conservation attended the scene and will assess the value of the slaughtered game.

Anyone with information that could aid the investigation is encouraged to contact Plooysburg SAPS at 053 582 8000. Alternatively, information can be submitted via the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or through the MySAPS app.

All information provided will be treated confidentially.