KOMANI – Community members are being encouraged to attend a bail hearing scheduled for Thursday, 12 November 2026, in connection with the rhino poaching incident at the Lawrence de Lange Game Reserve.
The hearing is scheduled to take place at the Queenstown Magistrate’s Court at 09:00.
Residents are being encouraged to attend the proceedings to show their support for efforts to protect South Africa’s wildlife and stand in solidarity with those working to combat rhino poaching.
The appeal follows the killing of two rhinos at the Lawrence de Lange Game Reserve on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Two Mozambican nationals were detained following a joint operation involving the South African Police Service (SAPS), private security companies and other stakeholders.
During the operation, four rhino horns and a .375 calibre rifle fitted with a silencer were reportedly recovered at a property near Lesseyton.
According to the operational report, the suspects were charged with illegal rhino poaching, unlawful possession of rhino horns, and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
Community members planning to attend Thursday’s proceedings are encouraged to do so peacefully and to respect court rules and the judicial process.
