Seven young elephants arrived in Germany yesterday from South Africa, destined for three zoos despite protests over claims the animals had been abused. The last minute rush to lodge land restitution claims has involved the lower southern parts of South Africa's premier game reserve - Kruger . Furore over elephants continues on airstrip as seven flown out of country. The international furore over the capture of 30 baby elephants continued on the airstrip at Johannesburg International Airport last night, as seven of them were sent to European zoos. A hippo had to be shot dead early on Wednesday after it was hit by a train near Malelane in Mpumalanga.
Northern Province warns about pending malaria epidemic.
Northern Province's health department issued a malaria warning in preparation for an expected epidemic as heavy rains continue to fall across the province. Parks Board, Dolphin meet to rescue R25-billion contract. Top dogs buck the system for buffalo braai. Formal charges finally drafted against Gray. Phosa backtracks on promise for commission of inquiry.