Poachers in Swaziland are to face new legislation which lays down a minimum sentence of 5 years in gaol, without the option of a fine. The law stipulates that people found guilty of trading in elephant and rhino products will face gaol terms of between 7 and 15 years, without the option of a fine.
The Province of Natal in South Africa has amended the provincial Government Act, 1974 (Ordinance no.15) to impose stricterpenalties for the poaching of rhino or elephant or illegal trade in related products. Proclamation no. 70, issued on 14 December 1990, declares an increase in fines for such offences to a maximum of R 100.000 or imprisonment for up to ten years, or both.
Namibia has increased the maximum penalty for rhino and elephant poaching to 20 years in prison or a R 200.000 ($80.000) fine, or both.
