Former ‘crown prince of the Kruger’ Park found guilty of rhino poaching
A decade-long trial has ended in the conviction of two former Kruger National Park employees for the killing and dehorning of a white rhino in 2016.
Former high-flying 'crown prince' of Kruger National Park, Rodney Landela, has been found guilty of rhino poaching and firearms possession. Landela, once a rising star at South African National Parks (SANParks), was convicted along with Kenneth Muchocho, a state veterinary technician, in a decade-long trial that concluded in the Skukuza Regional Court.
The two were found guilty of killing a white rhino and possessing a firearm with intent to commit a crime. The court rejected Landela's claim that he was framed, ruling that the State had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt.
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