Monday June 8, 2009, 3:22 pm
TAKE ACTION FOR ELEPHANTS

Contact Information & Sample Letter:

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mr. Marthinus van Schalkwyk
Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa
Private Bag X447, PRETORIA, 0001
ph: +27-012-310-3611, +27-021-465-7240
fax: +27-012-322-0082, +27-021-465-3216
email: ministry@deat.gov.za

Mr. Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, President
Private Bag X1000, PRETORIA, 0001
ph: +27-012-300-5200, +27-021-464-2100
fax: +27-012-323 8246, +27-021-461-2838
Mr. Mukoni Ratshitanga, Chief Director/Presidential Spokesperson: mukoni@po.gov.za
Mr. John Jeffery, Parliamentary Counsellor to the President: johnj@po.gov.za
Mr. Denzel Taylor, Spokesperson: denzel@po.gov.za
Mr. Thabang Chiloane, Chief Director: Communications: thabang@po.gov.za
Ms. Khosi Shange, Private Secretary: khosis@po.gov.za

South African Embassy in United States of America
HE Mr. Welile A.W. Nhlapo
3051 Massachusetts Avenue, NW; Washington DC 20008
ph: 00-202-2232-4400
fax: 00-202-2265-1607 / 2244-9417 / 2966-5959
email: info@saembassy.org, vanheerdenm@foreign.gov.za

SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSIES IN OTHER NATIONS:
http://www.gcis.gov.za/gcis/directory.jsp?dir=6#cat9

South African Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
Dr. Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini Zuma
Private Bag X152, PRETORIA, 0001
ph: +27-012-351-0002, +27-021-464-3700
fax: +27-012-323-1502, +27-021-465-6548
Private Secretary: somersn@foreign.gov.za

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ALL SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS:
http://www.gcis.gov.za/docs/directories/lists.htm

SAMPLE LETTER:

I was shocked to learn about South Africa's intent to overturn a 1994
moratorium on the mass killing of elephants. Acclaimed elephant specialists
consider culling a temporary fix. The unnatural reduction of elephants may
actually boost birth rates as survivors rebound with a focus on mating.

I strongly urge South African authorities to integrate non-violent methods
-- such as range expansion, trans-location, contraception -- into long-range
plans to ease the alleged overpopulation of elephants.

I strongly object to the government-approved slaughter of elephants and
respectfully ask South African Minister of Environmental Affairs and
Tourism, Marthinus Van Schalkwyk, to rescind his decision.

Thank you,

Monday June 8, 2009, 7:43 pm
Noted and emails sent. Although I already got 3 emails sent back! "Delivery to the following recipients failed".... One did get through. We'll see about the rest. Thanks Simone.

Monday June 8, 2009, 10:55 pm
Signed petition Thanks Simone

Tuesday June 9, 2009, 3:53 am
E-mails sent. Thanks Simone.