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Top IFAW official resigns. (19 November, 1998)
The Southern African affairs director of the International Fund for Animal Welfare, Chris Styles, has resigned his position to become deputy director of the Rhino and Elephant Foundation.

Tuli elephants: ignorance shown up. (19 November, 1998)
"Disingenuous animal rights organisations and sensationalist press often create a perfect forum for confusing and misinforming the public with emotively driven issues." Extract from a letter by Victoria Hylton of the Endangered Wildlife Trust.

Bird project to attract over 40 000 tourists and create 750 jobs. (17 November, 1998)
The Western Cape government and the private sector have jointly undertaken a bird conservation project that promises to attract hordes of local and overseas tourists to the West Coast...

SA rejects claims of cruel training for elephants. (13 November, 1998)
The government has rejected allegations that cruel elephant training methods are allowed in South Africa.

Strategy plan on hunting approved. (12 November, 1998)
The Department of Environmental Affairs has approved the decision to develop a national strategy on the hunting of large carnivores following an investigation into the issuing of hunting licenses...

'Feeding plan needed to save animals'. (12 November, 1998)
A feeding scheme for wild animals in the drought-stricken Northern Province would save them from starving before rain rejuvenated their grazing lands...

Police shoot rhino poacher on Botswana border. (11 November, 1998)
Police shot and seriously injured an alleged æmultipleÆ rhino poacher on Tuesday when the 23-year-old tried to evade police arrest and flee into Botswana.

Man Born In Niger Gets Top Post With SA Parks Body. (11 November, 1998)
At the beginning of next month, a Niger-born man will move into the top corporate position in South African National Parks.

Parks Board defends lion export permits. (10 November, 1998)
Nelspruit - The Mpumalanga Parks Board said yesterday it stood by its decision to issue export permits for 17 lions which have been held in captivity on a farm.

Outcry over suspected 'canned lion' export. (9 November, 1998)
The scandal-ridden Mpumalanga Parks Board (MPB) could face an international tourist boycott if any of the 14 lions that were exported to Mozambique last week are killed in a "canned lion" hunt.

Consortium buys Lion Park for R7,1-m. (6 November, 1998)
A consortium of businessmen led by Sandton accountant Rodney Fuhr, purchased the Lion Park in Randburg for R7,1-million on Wednesday and will retain it as a lion sanctuary.

Presentations to KZN NCS staff. (2 November, 1998)
The Acting Chief Executive of KZN Nature Conservation Service Dr George Hughes, presented bravery awards to four members of the staff at a function at the organisations head office in Pietermaritzburg on 30 October 1998.

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24/11: "Spiders" with Astri Leroy - hosted by the Krugersdorp Branch of the Wildlife and Environment Society of SA. Venue: West Rand Union Club.
26/11: Sappi/Brett.Sappi Tree Spotting - Highveld. Lectures by Dr Bob Scholes and Dr Mary Scholes. Venue: Mary McLarty Theatre, J.C.E. Johannesburg.
07/12: "Keep it cool" - how do animals keep cool? An environmental course for primary school pupils (Gr 1 - 3). Language: Afrikaans. Venue: Pretoria Zoo.
07/12 - 11/12: Junior nature conservator's course for ages 12 - 15 years. Participants who pass the course may join the Zoo Club and so be able to work at the Zoo as volunteers. Language: English. Venue: Pretoria Zoo.
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