SKUKUZA – On Tuesday Unitrans Volkswagen presented a Volkswagen Amarok to the commanding officer of special projects in the Kruger National Park (KNP), Maj Gen Johan Jooste.
According to the divisional chief executive of Unitrans Volkswagen,
Mr Kevin Gillmer, this is because they understand that to win the fight against rhino poaching, rangers need to be properly equipped.
“This confirms our sustained commitment to ensuring that the field rangers on the ground have the skills and equipment to allow them to continue their fight against poaching. This vehicle will enable
Gen Jooste to have access to all areas of the KNP in the ongoing battle against poachers,” Gilmer said.
The Unite Against Poaching team has also just renewed the existing 4×4 Volkswagen Amarok, which is already in use as ground transport of the Unitrans Volkswagen Tracker Hounds Unit in the KNP.
“These hounds have been identified as a significant weapon in the counter-poaching arsenal and we are extremely proud of being associated with this particular initiative.
It is in the knowledge that a well-trained and -equipped field ranger is one of the most significant weapons in this war and we confirm our commitment to fighting poaching in our country.
Unitrans Volkswagen, through the Unite Against Poaching fund, is honoured to have been able to contribute over R6 million to this cause within South African National Parks (SANParks). In conjunction with SANParks Honorary Rangers we will continue to empower the dedicated field rangers in our national parks in the protection of our rhino.
“Unitrans Volkswagen proudly lives its motto to ‘Unite against Poaching,'” said SANParks.
