Speaker, the IFP applauds the efforts of the SA Police Service in Limpopo province in respect of their arrest and detention of six men allegedly involved in rhino poaching.
So far this year the number of rhinos killed stands at 279. This is utterly unacceptable, and we urge the government and the Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism to continue and increase their efforts against the poaching of both our flora and fauna.
We therefore call for even harsher fines and longer jail terms, and for these punitive measures to be extended to the poaching of all endangered flora and fauna in South Africa. I thank you. [Applause.]