Police in Plooysburg received a complaint regarding alleged illegal hunting at a Nature Reserve in the area on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 at approximately 13:50.
Police swiftly responded and caught a suspect in the act of slaughtering a Kudu. The carcass of a Duiker was also found on the scene.
The 34-year-old male suspect was subsequently arrested on a charge of contravening the Nature Conservation Act 9 of 2009 pertaining to the illegal hunting of protected animals without a permit.
A second suspect is still at large.
Anyone who has information that can assist with the investigation is urged to contact the Plooysburg SAPS at 053 582 8000. The SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or alternatively the MySAPS App can also be utilised. All information will be treated confidentially.