CAPE TOWN - Newly sworn-in Environment Minister Willie Aucamp says criticism of his appointment is unwarranted.
Wildlife and animal protection organisations expressed concern.
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They accused him of a conflict of interest over his family's investment in the captive breeding and hunting sector.
Aucamp takes over from Dion George, who was fired at the request of the DA.