The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Mr Narend Singh, will lead the Southern African Elephant Indaba on 12 and 13 August 2025 at Bonamanzi Game Reserve in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal.
The Indaba will bring together government, conservation experts, community leaders and partner organisations to discuss the future of elephant conservation in South Africa. Discussions will focus on:
1.Balancing elephant population management with community needs, 2.Strengthening anti-poaching strategies, 3.Promoting coexistence between wildlife and people, and 4.Exploring sustainable tourism and economic opportunities linked to elephant conservation.
With South Africa’s elephant populations facing increasing pressures from habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict and illegal trade, the Indaba will focus on developing actionable strategies that safeguard elephants while supporting communities living near protected areas.
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the Indaba as follows:
DAY 1 Dates: Tuesday, 12 August 2025 Time: 09:00 Venue: Bonamanzi Game Reserve, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal
DAY 2
Dates: Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Time: 09:00
Venue: Bonamanzi Game Reserve, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal
To RSVP, please contact Paul Sigutya on 072 921 4457 / Psigutya@dffe.gov.za or Kagiso Letsebe on 083 439 9755 / Kletsebe@dffe.gov.za
-End- Statement issued by iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Media inquiries: MLO: Mr. Bheki Manzini Call/WhatsApp: 060 533 2082 Email: bhekimanzini@isimangaliso.com
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