CMY3702
Assignment 1 Semester 2 2025
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Due Date: August 2025
1. INTRODUCTION
The illegal trade in endangered species remains a serious challenge in South Africa, posing
a threat to biodiversity, the economy, and national security. Although various conservation
efforts are in place, wildlife crime continues to rise, especially in areas rich in natural
resources but lacking strong enforcement. South Africa’s wide range of wildlife, including
rhinos, makes it a key target for poachers and criminal syndicates operating across borders.
This trade is driven by high international demand, weak legal systems, poverty, and
corruption. The essay will examine the major factors contributing to this trade and focus on
rhino poaching as a clear example of the problem. It will also use relevant criminological
theories and policy frameworks to show how these crimes are organised and maintained. In
doing so, the essay highlights the environmental, social, and financial impacts of wildlife
crime and the urgent need for stronger and more unified responses.
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Assignment 1 Semester 2 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: August 2025
1. INTRODUCTION
The illegal trade in endangered species remains a serious challenge in South Africa, posing
a threat to biodiversity, the economy, and national security. Although various conservation
efforts are in place, wildlife crime continues to rise, especially in areas rich in natural
resources but lacking strong enforcement. South Africa’s wide range of wildlife, including
rhinos, makes it a key target for poachers and criminal syndicates operating across borders.
This trade is driven by high international demand, weak legal systems, poverty, and
corruption. The essay will examine the major factors contributing to this trade and focus on
rhino poaching as a clear example of the problem. It will also use relevant criminological
theories and policy frameworks to show how these crimes are organised and maintained. In
doing so, the essay highlights the environmental, social, and financial impacts of wildlife
crime and the urgent need for stronger and more unified responses.
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
