Gov't to chase Chase to court

Friday, September 21, 2018

One of the carcasses of the poached elephants being shown to the media PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

KASANE: The government is considering taking legal action against researcher, Dr Mike Chase of Elephants Without Borders (EWB) over "sensational untruths" and possible contractual breach, Mmegi has learnt.

On Wednesday, Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) deputy director Churchill Collyer, revealed that government has taken the matter to the Attorney General to look into a possible breach of Chase’s contract with government.

He was responding to questions during a tour by local and international media of various sites where Chase recently alleged a poaching massacre involving 87 elephants had occurred over two months.

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Gov't to chase Chase to court

KASANE: The government is considering taking legal action against researcher, Dr Mike Chase of Elephants Without Borders (EWB) over "sensational untruths" and possible contractual breach, Mmegi has learnt.

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TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

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