Title:
Poacher sentenced to 20 years in Skukuza
Author(s):
Publication Year:
2026
Abstract:

Goodwill Sibongiseni Mathebula (45) was sentenced to an effective 20 years' direct imprisonment in the Skukuza Regional Court today, May 22, for rhino poaching and related offences committed in the Kruger National Park (KNP). He was convicted of trespassing in the KNP, killing a rhino, possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit an offence, and possession of a firearm for the purpose of committing an offence.

Series Title:
The Citizen
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en

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