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Let there
still bea storyto tell…
th i n k before
YOU SHOP!
YOU CAN HELP
our wildlife to survive.
International trade in animals, plants and their products is controlled by
the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild
Fauna and Flora (CITES).
CITES protects over 35 000 species of animals and plants worldwide.
It aims to ensure that international trade in wildlife does not threaten the survival of these species. South
Africa is one of more than 180 member countries working together
to regulate trade in endangered species through CITES.
CITES is part of South African law.
South Africa has implemented laws to ensure that wildlife survives into the future. Moving, owning,
selling and buying certain species within South Africa and export from South Africa, is regulated
under the Threatened or Protected Species Regulations of the National
Environmental Management Biodiversity Act
also known as TOPS.
Many animals and plants, aliveor dead, and the products made from them are used in wildlife
trade. These include leather goods; clothing; ornaments; jewellery;
souvenirs, medicines and cosmetics.
Where trade is managed properly,it will not threaten species
with extinction.
Environmental Management Inspectors (also known as the Green Scorpions) are offi cials
from national, provincial and municipal government departments, designated to
monitor compliance with and enforce environmental
legislation. The National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA)
confers a wide range of powers on the Green Scorpions, including
wildlife crime investigations.
Protecting the Environment for Present and Future Generations
Contact our 24hour hotline: 0800 205 005
Make sure that you are not breaking the law!
Some products purchased as curios need a permit to be transported
across provincial boundaries or out of the country and imported into another country. Please note, for some products permits will not be
issued.
Importing and exporting includesfor personal or commercial
purposes; carrying items in your personal luggage; sending
or receiving items by mail, courieror internet orders and shipping via
land, sea or air.
If you do not have the required permits, the products will be seized
and you may be prosecuted!
Do you know if you need a permit?
Do not rely only on the word of the trader who sold you the product.
If you are unsure or see anything suspicious, contact the Environmental Management
Inspectorate(Green Scorpions 0800 205 005).
We can see what is in your bag!
Call centre: +27 86 111 2468Website: www.environment.gov.za
Find us:Department of Environmental
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Let us keep our
story alive
World renowned
African storyteller,
Gcina Mhlophe
tells our story.
South Africa is home to a wonderful natural heritage – plants and
animals that are famed throughout the world. We are proud
of our biodiversity.
Illegal trade in wildlife threatensthe survival of some of South Africa’s most iconic species.
On the map you will see someof our iconic plants and animals that could be threatened with extinction
by illegal wildlife trade.
If a plant or an animal goes extinct – it is gone forever. When you choose
not to support illegal trade in wildlife, you help to make sure our children and grandchildren
can enjoy South Africa’s wildlife –
our heritage.
© KZKZK NSB
Animal paintings, © Giffy Duminy Commodity images, © Silverfox Forensics
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