Ryno Engelbrecht of Baboon Matters, Beauty Without Cruelty and Jo-Ann have withdrawn their litigation against environmental authorities in Cape Town, who make up the The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT).
The CPBMJTT consists of SANParks, CapeNature, and the City of Cape Town.
The group took action to hold the CPBMJTT for escalating conflict between residents and baboons in the City.
The City of Cape Town said in a statement, on Friday, it is unfortunate that this litigation, brought before the Western Cape High Court, came at a great cost in terms of time, money, and human resources while the CPBMJTT was already making significant strides in laying a sound foundation for the implementation of the Baboon Strategic Management Plan.
“Regardless, the CPBMJTT appreciates the acknowledgement of the litigants that the authorities are indeed committed to implementing the Baboon Strategic Management Plan, that great progress has been made in this regard, and that the CPBMJTT can count on their support and cooperation going forward.”In addition the City said resources were committed to the baboon management plan, including the appointment of
NCC Environmental Services through a Request for Quotation process to ensure a presence of baboon rangers from 1 December until 31 December 2024
Shark spotters were also approved, and an agreement finalized.