A well-known suspected rhino poaching kingpin in Mkhuhlu, near Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga, Joseph "Big Joe" Nyalungu, has been shot dead in an apparent assassination. The incident took place on Saturday at the crossroad next to his business premises, said Mpumalanga police spokesperson Col Mavela Masondo. "Yes, I can confirm a prominent rhino poaching kingpin was shot today. I am going to the scene, and I will issue a statement in 30 minutes," said Masondo. It is alleged that Nyalungu was hit by multiple bullets fired by unknown gunmen. This fatal attack comes one week after he survived a previous attempt on his life at the same location.