RHINO WAR, a general's bold strategy in the Kruger National Park

254pp., colour illus, map, paperback, Johannesburg, 2022

"Rhino War is a vivd account of Jooste's appointment and a historic commitment to combat poaching in South Africa's Kruger National Park." Howard Buffett

In 2012 Major General Johan Jooste, retired from the South African National Defence Force, was controversially appointed Commanding Officer, Special Projects at SANParks, where he was responsible for anti-poaching strategy, planning and execution. He was given the mandate to convert the Kruger National Park’s ranger corps into a paramilitary force capable of fighting the poachers devastating the rhino population.

Johan Jooste continues is currently a programme manager for law enforcement and security with the Peace Parks Foundation.

Tony Park is the author of 19 thrillers set in Africa. He divides his time between Southern Africa and Australia.