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A film by Global Conservation Corps produced by Friendly Human

RHINO MAN follows the courageous field rangers who risk their lives every day to protect South Africa’s rhinos from being poached to extinction.

We follow Anton Mzimba, the head ranger of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, as he and his team battle to protect the rhinos. Anton faces long deployments away from family, dangerous working conditions, and constant threats to his life.

Nearby, a legendary trainer, Ruben de Kock, laments the loss of his best friend and business partner, as he and his wife, Marianne, struggle to take a group of 41 candidates through a rigorous ranger selection at the Southern African Wildlife College.

It’s a race to inspire the next generation to care for the rhinos and the natural word, before poachers and habitat loss wipe out one species after another. Greed, desperation, and violence are met with an even stronger set of forces. Those of love, dedication, and a willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice for a better future.

“RHINO MAN HIGHLIGHTS THE IMMENSE DEBT WE OWE TO RANGERS, THE TRUE HEROES IN OUR EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE WORLD'S WILDLIFE." ---

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder
The Jane Goodall Institute
 UN Messenger of Hope

RHINO MAN SCREENING TIMES

Friday 26 July

Kedron-Wavell RSL
Blue Pacific Room

Session Time: 6pm

Saturday 7 September

Threatened Species Day, Blackbutt Memorial Hall, Blackbutt, Queensland

Session Time: 3:30pm

Saturday 2 November

Caloundra RSL, The Sapphire Room, Caloundra, Queensland

Doors open: 1pm

Doors open: 6pm

Honouring the Hero

Anton Mzimba was the Head of Ranger Services at the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Technical Advisor to Global Conservation Corps, and RHINO MAN’s biggest champion. He dedicated every aspect of his life to the protection and conservation of South African wildlife.

As a young lad, Anton dreamt of becoming a soldier, and so he did. A conservation soldier. At the age of 18, Anton joined the anti-poaching units and began the incredibly hard training. This intense training is to prepare the recruits for the dangerous service on the frontline conservation.

Anton’s hard work, unstoppable dedication and loyalty soon resulted in promotion in ranks and eventually he became the Head Ranger.

On the evening of July 26th, 2022, as the film was coming to completion, Anton was brutally murdered at his home in front of his family. The world of conservation was on it’s knees and to say we were heartbroken is an understatement.

Anton was a hero, mentor, father, friend and brother in arms. He always knew the risks, but when asked he calmly voiced that the cause was worth it. Like so many other rangers, Anton paid the ultimate price for protecting our planet’s future. We shall always remember him. LEST WE FORGET

(Honor Him – acrylic on canvas by Nayana Rathmalgoda.)