Cape Town<\/a> to raise funds and create awareness about South Africa\u2019s rhino situation.<\/p>\n\u201cSo far 366 rhinos have been poached in 2011, up from 333 animals over the whole of last year,\u201d he said. \u201cRhino poaching in South Africa is highly organised. The killings are orchestrated and are not done randomly. If things continue like this, we might lose over 400 by the end of this year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ending the slaughter and making people aware of the fact that South Africa needs its rhinos was the main reason behind the men\u2019s 1 743 km walk.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe did it mainly to create awareness with regards to the fact that rhinos have rights too,\u201d Jennings said. \u201cIn the process we managed to raise roughly R60 000. These funds will be used to set up an educational Rhino programme in Kwa Zulu Natal. We will call it Rights for Rhinos Phase 2. So we are not done yet.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is just this kind of initiative and passion for making a difference that the Eco-Logic Awards hopes to encourage well into the future.<\/p>\n
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