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Edward Motlatsi Phiri and Tlhoriso France Ralph
Molopo Regional Court, Mahikeng, South Africa
May 26, 2026
Verified: June 10, 2026
"Edward Motlatsi Phiri and Tlhoriso France Ralph were sentenced to eight years in prison for smuggling a Temminck’s pangolin. The pangolin, named Naledi, died despite veterinary care after being seized in a severely emaciated and pregnant state. The sentencing highlights the severity of wildlife crime and the ongoing threat to protected species."