“As of May 1, 2008, a moratorium that was placed on the culling of elephants in 1995 will be lifted. This was one of the options in the final norms and standards for elephant management announced by environmental affairs minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk on Monday, February 25, 2008 Other options included range manipulation, removal by translocation, introduction of elephants and contraception.’ - Kruger Park News

“Environmental Affairs and Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk has welcomed submissions by NGOs and community organisations regarding the development of a national elephant management plan.” - BuaNews