Question NW1976 to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Bryant, Mr D W to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

(1) Whether, with reference to the concerns that have again been raised regarding the health and welfare of Charlie, the elephant at the Pretoria Zoo, with civil society offering to rewild the current living conditions for Charlie are of a suitable standard; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) Whether she will consider negotiating with the zoo and civil society to help rewild the elephant if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) What total number of elephants are currently residing in zoos in the Republic