Two lions are roaming the Mtimkulu Nature Reserve outside Giyani, after one was caught and captured, in the Letaba Ranch, north of Phalaborwa to the Northern Kruger National Park, this week.
Tshitereke Matibe, MEC of the Limpopo Provincial Department of Environment (LEDET), confirmed the lion killed livestock whilst on the loose, between the 16 and 21 September 2025.
Matibe also took this opportunity to caution communities living near nature reserves and park boundaries, to avoid tampering with or cutting fences to access wood or other resources.
“Respecting these boundaries is essential for your own safety, the protection of livestock, and the wellbeing of our wildlife” he said.
He also reaffirmed government’s commitment to balancing community safety with conservation priorities.
“Our province’s strength lies in our ability to protect lives, livelihoods and the biodiversity that makes Limpopo a global treasure. This relocation is proof that when we work together, we can achieve both.”
Plans are underway to capture the pair, by conservation partners (SANParks,Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), LEDET teams and private security.
Picture: LEDET