In the first three months of this year, poachers killed over 100 rhinos in South Africa, primarily in national parks. Environment Minister Dion George reported that 65 of the 103 rhinos were poached in these parks, emphasizing the ongoing threat to wildlife. South Africa has the largest rhino population globally, but black rhinos are critically endangered. Authorities are targeting criminal syndicates involved in poaching, with a notable conviction of Simon Ernesto Valoi, a poaching kingpin.