Thankfully, a permitting and monitoring system is in place – stipulating that only older, post-reproductive or 'problem' bulls are permitted to be hunted.
Legal Rhino Horn Trade
LANDMARK COURT RULING:
Ethical horn trade – a lifeline for rhinos
In a resounding victory for conservation, the Northern Cape High Court dismissed the government's bid to appeal an earlier ruling ordering export permits for legally harvested rhino horn. Read Our Press Release:Â 3 July 2026