South African men sentenced in ‘world’s largest’ rhino-horn trafficking case
Dawie Groenewald and Tielman Erasmus were sentenced in South Africa for their roles in the world's largest rhino-horn trafficking case, concluding an almost two-decade legal battle. Groenewald received a 2 million rand fine or four years in jail, while Erasmus was fined 100,000 rand or three years. The case highlights the ongoing issue of rhino poaching in the country.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 16:15 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 16:30 UTC
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