{"id":45293,"date":"2024-08-07T10:49:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T08:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/world-ranger-day-sanparks-pays-tribute-to-fallen-and-serving-rangers-20240806\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T22:47:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T20:47:23","slug":"world-ranger-day-sanparks-pays-tribute-to-fallen-and-serving-rangers-20240806","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/world-ranger-day-sanparks-pays-tribute-to-fallen-and-serving-rangers-20240806\/","title":{"rendered":"World Ranger Day: SANParks pays tribute to fallen and serving rangers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SANParks celebrated World Ranger Day by showcasing their Sea, Air, and Mountain team and honouring the rangers\u2019 dedication and sacrifice. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The event included a march and arrest simulation, with SANParks CEO thanking the rangers for protecting national parks and ecosystems. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TMNP manager and City law enforcement also commended the rangers and highlighted the importance of partnerships in conservation efforts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p>The South African National Parks (SANParks) marked World Ranger Day with a marching of the troop and arrest simulation, showcasing its Sea, Air and Mountain (SEAM) team in action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at the event in Tokai on Wednesday 31 July, SANParks Chief Executive Officer Property Mokoena thanked the rangers for their dedication and sacrifice in holding the thin green line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_3f105547\">\n<div class=\"text\">\u201cAt SANParks, we honour all our rangers who are working in the front line to conserve and fight against crime in our national parks,\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a more sombre note, Mokoena remembered the 66 rangers who died in the line of duty. \u201cToday is a day to remember the fallen rangers and colleagues, those who lost their lives in the line of duty who have paid the ultimate price and sacrificed to hold the thin green line,\u201d he said. \u201cWe also celebrate the work rangers are doing to protect our planet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/news24\/community-newspaper\/peoples-post\/seam-rangers-women-leading-the-fight-against-poaching-20240807\" target=\"_blank\">SEAM rangers: Women leading the fight against poaching<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cape region consists of diverse national parks, including the Agulhas National Park, Bontebok National Park, Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), Karoo National Park and the West Coast National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mokoena described the parks as a sanctuary for unique ecosystems and endangered species. \u201cThese national parks are protected by the tireless efforts of our rangers,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grateful\">Grateful<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, TMNP manager Megan Taplin thanked the rangers for their dedication despite many challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is with immense gratitude and respect that I extend our heartfelt thanks to all the rangers across SANParks, in our 21 national parks, who are dedicated and willing to assist us with the protection of our natural ecosystems and national parks,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_2270f870\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/12076\/076c88265723469a9ae5ab0a8ba0ac47.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/743080036a524fb2a8a5eb23fe365d8b.jpg\" title=\"Rangers were honoured at World Ranger Day celebrations in Tokai on Wednesday 31 July. PHOTO: Natasha Bezuidenhout\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Rangers were honoured at World Ranger Day celebrations in Tokai on Wednesday 31 July. PHOTO: Natasha Bezuidenhout<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI witnessed first-hand the skills, passion and dedication of our rangers often working in very difficult and challenging conditions. In the Western Cape, it is in the rain and the heat, in fire and strong winds and sometimes all of those in one day. 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