A wonderfully colourful new mural in Pretoria is putting South Africa’s beloved rhinos back in the spotlight with a message of hope.
Pretoria, South Africa (03 August 2026) – Rhinos don’t dominate the headlines quite like they used to, and that’s not because the work is done.
A giant new mural in Pretoria is making sure South Africans don’t forget that these iconic animals still need protecting, while also celebrating the progress that’s been made.
The large new mural now brightens the side of Parq City Apartments in Lynwood Glen, where artist Christopher MacClements has transformed an ordinary wall into a powerful reminder of what’s at stake.
Commissioned by WWF South Africa, the mural encourages passersby to keep rhino conservation top of mind and reminds us that protecting one of South Africa’s most treasured species is something we all have a role in.
And there is good news worth remembering. While rhinos continue to face threats from poaching, conservation efforts over the years have made a real difference. WWF South Africa’s Black Rhino Range Expansion Project, which began in 2003, has helped grow black rhino populations, while a large-scale dehorning operation in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park reduced the poaching of predominantly white rhinos by around 80%.
The organisation has also invested in ranger training, wellbeing programmes and support for communities living alongside protected areas, because successful conservation depends on the people protecting wildlife, too.
“Many people have rhino-fatigue but there is also good news to tell,” said Joslyn Walker, Strategy Delivery Lead at WWF South Africa. “Alongside our work to grow black rhino numbers, we have focused on improving ranger wellness and supported communities living close to protected areas. This mural’s intention is to remind South Africans that rhino recovery is possible if we all work together!”
The artist behind the piece, Christopher MacClements, is no stranger to large-scale public art. The Pretoria-born creative, who now lives in Cape Town, spent years working as an architect before pursuing mural art full-time. Today, his colourful works can be found on walls across the country.
The new mural in Pretoria is impossible to miss and, hopefully, difficult to forget! A splash of colour on a city wall has the power to get thousands of people thinking and talking about what matters.
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