Ayanda Charlie

Ayanda Charlie, a BBC Africa reporter, dives into the urgent crisis of rhino poaching in South Africa, where innovative solutions are desperately needed. She discusses the alarming statistics behind rhino extinctions and the organized crime fueling the illegal trade. The conversation turns to radical new methods, like using radioactive materials in rhino horns to deter poachers. Plus, she shares why there are videos of rhinos dangling from helicopters—a surprising conservation strategy that showcases both the challenges and triumphs in protecting these majestic creatures.

Ayanda Charlie, a journalist from BBC Africa Eye, explores the rise in crime rates in South Africa and the community response to protect themselves. The podcast discusses the challenges faced by volunteer security patrols in townships and rural areas, the traumatic experiences of farm attacks, the shortcomings in law enforcement, and the harsh realities of living in fear due to high levels of crime.