Since 2008 poachers have killed at least 5,940 African rhinos
South Africa’s cabinet said on Thursday the police were investigating allegations that State Security Minister David Mahlobo was involved in a rhino-poaching syndicate.
Mahlobo has denied any wrongdoing. The allegations against the minister emerged in an Al Jazeera documentary this week.
“Cabinet noted the allegations in an Al Jazeera documentary against the Minister of State Security, David Mahlobo, and noted that the South African police services are investigating these allegations,” the cabinet said in a statement.
Join GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of breaking news in Ghana. GhanaStar.com is your source for all Ghana News. Get the latest Ghana news, breaking news, sports, politics, entertainment and more about Ghana, Africa and beyond.