South Africa's Success Story in Elephant Conservation

South Africa's success story in elephant conservation

Home to 44 000 African elephants and a population that continues to grow, South Africa’s conservation efforts have demonstrated success when compared to the decline of elephant numbers in some other countries.  “Our elephants are a national treasure, a keystone species, an integral part of our heritage and plays a significant role in maintaining a balance where the creation of value exceeds consumption, crucial for sustaining and increasing Sout…

South Africa’s achievement in elephant conservation

South Africa’s conservation efforts have successfully grown its African elephant population to 44 000, contrasting with the decline seen in some other countries. “Our elephants are a national treasure, a keystone species, an integral part of our heritage and plays a significant role in maintaining a balance where the creation of value exceeds consumption, crucial for sustaining and increasing South Africa’s social and natural capital, which are …

South Africa Celebrates World Elephant Day - The Bulrushes

Johannesburg – South Africa has joined the global community in celebrating World Elephant Day. Today, Tuesday 12 August 2025, is World Elephant Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the urgent need to protect and manage the world’s elephants. This year’s commemoration, under the theme “Matriarchs’ and Memories” coincides with the Elephant Indaba, convened by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) in the beautiful…