Trade in SA's rhino horn stockpile could raise R29bn
05 April 2016 - 02:22
The government will decide this month whether to push to end a global ban on buying and selling rhino horn, a move that could unlock a $2-billion (about R29-billion) bonanza for South Africa and determine the fate of a critically endangered species. Rhino horn is prized in Asia and surging demand has meant more poaching.
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