THE Department of Environmental Affairs on Monday met officials from the North West’s department of environment, conservation and tourism regarding the recent spike in rhino poaching in the province, national department spokesman Albi Modise said on Monday.
North West Premier Thandi Modise, also speaking on Monday, said the South African National Defence Force could be called in to help prevent poaching in the province after it emerged that eight rhinos were killed in North West at the weekend, seven on one farm….