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Community commended for ensuring safe return of elephants

Community commended for ensuring safe return of elephants

MOOIPLAAS – The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has commended the community of Mooiplaas for their cooperation when elephants escaped from the Songimvelo Nature Reserve on 16 February. Residents were awoken by distraction on their gardens and farms after elephants escaped and damaged some crops. MTPA spokesperson Simphiwe Shungube…

MTPA's nature reserves shut down amid protests

MTPA’s nature reserves shut down amid protests

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency nature reserves have been closed because of protest action that started during the course if the week. The entity would like to inform all visitors about the operational disruptions currently underway at the various nature reserves around the province. READ | MTPA attains second…