KIMBERLEY – Illegal hunting poses a serious threat to wildlife populations, contributes to biodiversity loss, and can result in significant economic losses for the hunting industry.
On Saturday, 01 November 2025, police in Loxton received information from community members regarding a suspicious vehicle, a navy blue Ford Bakkie, traveling on the R63 Road between Loxton and Carnarvon.
Police officers followed up on the tip and located the vehicle matching the description. The vehicle was stationary along the roadside when officers approached it tactically.
Upon inspection, officers observed blood on the load bin and discovered eight (8) slaughtered steenbok and two (2) slaughtered rabbits. Knives covered in blood and two (2) dogs were also found in the back of the bakkie.
The three male occupants, aged 19, 40, and 53, could not provide a satisfactory explanation for possessing the animals and failed to produce any valid hunting permits. They were subsequently arrested for illegal hunting.
The knives and the vehicle were confiscated, as they are believed to have been used in the commission of the crime.
The Pixley Ka Seme District Police Commissioner, Major General Nomana Mtukushe, commended the officers for their swift response, which led to the arrests, and expressed gratitude to the community members for their unwavering support in the fight against crime.
