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They Were Supposed to Protect Rhinos. Now They Face 10 Years in Prison.

“They Were Supposed to Protect Rhinos. Now They Face 10 Years in Prison.” By: Nokulunga Lebambo A decade-long court case has ended with two former state officials being sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegally hunting and killing a white rhino in the Kruger National Park. Former Kruger National Park regional ranger Rodney Landela and former state veterinary animal health technician Kenneth Mochocho have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the illegal killing of a white rhino in the protected area in July 2016. The Skukuza Regional Court handed down the sentences on Friday, 16 October 2026,…
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Mpumalanga grade 10 learners receive tablets in digital education drive

The Mpumalanga Department of Education has started distributing tablets to Grade 10 learners in Quintile 1 to 3 schools across the province. The devices come preloaded with e-books, learning applications, study materials, and past exam papers to support teaching and learning. The rollout began in the Umjindi Circuit on 26 May and is expected to reach all circuits by the end of July 2026. The Department says the initiative aims to bridge the digital divide, improve access to quality education, and equip learners with the skills needed to succeed in a technology-driven world. Learners have been urged to protect the…
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