1 min readBy Fred Kockott
ROVING REPORTERS: Rhino DNA and cartridge cases — the evidence that nailed Kruger Park ranger Landela
By Fred KockottSouth Africa
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Once regarded as the ‘crown prince’ of Kruger’s rangers, Rodney Landela has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing a rhino in 2016. The conviction rested on extensive forensic evidence that turned a wild dog cover story into an open-and-shut guilty verdict.
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- 44 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 18, 2026
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- Fred Kockott
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- Daily Maverick