Absa Cape Epic Last Lions ride the Southern Cross

This is an excerpt from an article written and published online by MTB App on 16 October, 2019

Mike Nixon one of the 3 Last Lions and Hannele Steyn the only woman in the world to have completed every Absa Cape Epic since inception are competing in the Absa Cape Epic 2020 as partners for Land Rover. As part of their preparation they will embarking on an epic adventure ride which will create awareness of the Kingsley Holgate Foundation, Blood Lions and Passion4Wholeness’ food donation fund.

“We will start 16 Nov till 30 Nov from Stellenbosch, via Sanbona, Rooiberg, Prince Albert, Willowmore, Steytlerville, Baviaanskloof, Uniondale, Mooiplaas, Welgevonden, Swellendam, Greyton, Stellenbosch. About 100 – 150 km per day, off-road with lots of ascent.”

Hennele Steyn

“Blood Lions have been part of my cycling journey since 2016 when I rode the Absa Cape Epic with my best friend Anneke,’” said Steyn.

Read More: https://mtbapp.co.za/absa-cape-epic-last-lions-ride-the-southern-cross/

Will justice be served for 35 lions killed for their bones?

This is an excerpt from an article written by Dr Louise de Waal of Green Girls in Africa and published online on 16 October, 2019

A shipment of 342 kg of lion bones, the equivalent of 30-35 lions, was seized during a sting operation at OR Tambo airport on the 2nd October 2019. Amos Mututwa (34), a Zimbabwean citizen, was arrested and appeared at Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court yesterday for his bail hearing.

Mututwa was granted R3,000 bail by magistrate Prince Manyati and the case has been postponed until the 6th December to allow for further investigation.

“Blood Lions is concerned that wildlife crime does not receive the grave attention it deserves in our legal system. Too many of those arrested are granted bail, many of whom are non-South African nationals, who have left the country without justice being served,” says Pippa Hankinson (Producer – Blood Lions).

“Members of the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime unit, Crime Intelligence, Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF), as well as Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department SWAT Team intercepted a suspicious consignment, which led to the recovery of 12 boxes filled with lion bones reportedly on its way to Malaysia”, said Capt Ndivhuwo Mulamu (Communication Officer – Gauteng Hawks).

Read More: https://greengirlsinafrica.com/2019/10/16/will-justice-be-served-for-35-lions-killed-for-their-bones/