JUSTICE FOR ANTON MZIMBA

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Justice for Anton Mzimba - Media Kit

JUSTICE FOR ANTON MZIMBA

What We Have Already Achieved

We have connected with both the lead investigative team at the South African Hawks as well as the team at Focused Conservation. The right people are on the job and Focused Conservation aims to bring additional support that will aid in building the case against Anton's killers.

The Hawks, officially known as the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), are a specialized unit within the South African Police Service (SAPS) established in 2008 to combat serious crimes such as organized crime, economic crime, and corruption.

Focused Conservation is a US based nonprofit, whose mission is to dismantle Illicit Wildlife Trafficking (IWT) by supporting in-country and internationally mandated law enforcement (LE) agencies with investigating, arresting and prosecuting wildlife traffickers.

Most recently, Focused Conservation was integral in providing intelligence support in connection with the arrest of kingpin Joseph “Big Joe” Nyalunga on October 15, 2024. Read here.

This campaign and team have the blessing of both the Anton's family and the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Everyone wants to see Justice for Anton.

The team kicked off the campaign for Justice with a week of events in Cape Town, South Africa.

On Nov. 5th and 6th they attended the United for Wildlife Global Summit, where Prince William once again mentioned Anton Mzimba's name in his opening speech. The Prince of Wales has been calling for justice in Anton's murder since right after it happened. He had met Anton over a virtual call in Nov. of 2021, where he had the chance to connect with him and learn of his work on the frontlines on conservation.

This recent mention of Anton's name in connection with a new ranger life insurance program brought to attention once again the need for justice. It was widely covered by media in the UK and South Africa. You can read more about it here.

The team also hosted a Cape Town Premiere of their film, RHINO MAN, on Nov. 7th, which features Anton. Those in attendance included landowners from the Timbavati, law enforcement, Focused Conservation, and rangers. Co-Chair of United for Wildlife, David Fein, moderated a Q&A with the team.

In his closing remarks, Director John Jurko II publicly announced the campaign, Justice for Anton Mzimba.

In the early stages of building the campaign, John raised funds to create a media kit showcasing the life and legacy of Anton Mzimba and the need for justice.

Four massive binders, which included printouts of over 100,000 signed petitions, were delivered to officials who could influence the priority level of Anton's case, which could bring more resources to the investigative team.

These binders were received by Minister of Environment, Dion George, Minster of Police, Senzo Mchunu, Head of the Hawks, Lt-Gen Godfrey Lebeya, and Executive Mayor of Bushbuckridge, Matlanatso Lydia Moroane.

Additional printed Justice for Anton Mzimba media kits were delivered to Premier of Mpumalanga, Mandla Ndlovu, MPs Andrew Whitfield and Andrew de Blocq, and Chief Director of Enforcement (DFFE), Frances Craigie.

Digital versions of the media kit are to be widely distributed to officials, local and international press, and through downloads from this website. Please read and share with anyone who could bring support to the investigation. With enough attention Anton's case can be elevated to Top Priority.

TAKE ACTION NOW!

(Download the Media Kit, Donate to Support the Investigation, and Sign the Petition)