Rogue lion shot outside Melmoth

AFTER an intensive search operation, game rangers on Sunday evening shot and killed a lion which has been terrorising the community of KwaYanguye outside Melmoth.

MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Nomusa Dube-Ncube said she awaited the official report from Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife around the shooting.

She assured traditional leaders and local communities that their safety and the protection of their livestock is a priority.

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She said she also valued the support from the members of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental affairs.

‘The members, in exercising their oversight role over the executive, have been engaging me on a number of issues, including the ongoing repair of damaged fences in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park.

‘This will help to protect important species, including wild dogs.

‘An integrated approach involving all stakeholders is the only way of making an impact as opposed to working in isolation.’

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