Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, KwaZulu-Natal - October 2025
Ezemvelo and NEWF Launch Rhino Ops Documentary Showcasing Groundbreaking Anti-Poaching Efforts
'Rhino Ops', a powerful new documentary that profiles one of South Africa's most successful anti-poaching operations, has been launched by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife in partnership with the National Endangered Wildlife Foundation (NEWF).
The documentary provides an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations of the anti-poaching units working to protect rhinos in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP), one of Africa's oldest and most important game reserves.
About the Documentary
Rhino Ops follows the dedicated men and women who risk their lives daily to protect South Africa's rhino populations. The film showcases:
- Ground patrol operations in challenging terrain
- K9 unit tracking and detection capabilities
- Air support and surveillance technology
- Community engagement and intelligence gathering
- The personal stories of rangers and their families
Partnership with NEWF
The National Endangered Wildlife Foundation has been a key partner in developing this documentary, providing funding and technical support to ensure the story of these conservation heroes reaches a global audience.
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park Legacy
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park holds a special place in conservation history as the birthplace of Operation Rhino in the 1960s. This pioneering initiative saved the white rhino from extinction and established the park as the genetic bank for the species worldwide.
Today, the park continues this legacy through its world-class anti-poaching operations and conservation programs.
Supporting Rhino Conservation
Members of the public can support rhino conservation efforts by:
- Joining the Rhino Club - membership fees support conservation
- Visiting Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and other reserves
- Reporting suspicious activities to the fraud hotline: 0800 212 126
- Spreading awareness about rhino conservation