Andre Barnard was found guilty on all six counts of unlawfully killing a leopard and cruelty. The case has been described as a landmark conviction in the history of wildlife crime prosecution in South Africa. The conviction highlights the need for stronger enforcement of biodiversity laws and the importance of addressing wildlife crimes. However, the case also reveals ongoing weaknesses in environmental prosecutions, such as limited charging decisions that can weaken environmental justice. The Landmark Foundation has expressed concerns that the full range of environmental legislation was not utilized despite being clearly applicable, and they have called for the prosecution of all responsible parties, including Barnard's son and farm workers, as accomplices. The case has been dragging on since March 2022, with the Landmark Foundation agitating for the National Prosecuting Authority to fully prosecute the alleged crimes. The case started on 29-31 January 2024, and the magistrate's court has allocated negligible time to the case, citing the end of the day. The case has been postponed to 1 April 2026, and the defense has applied for a discharge under section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act, claiming that Barnard's son may have set the trap. The Landmark Foundation continues to advocate for the prosecution of all responsible parties and the implementation of TOPS regulations to prevent such crimes in the future.