Environment It’s a wrench and a drench to leave Pooped but proud to have finished, Shona Aylward looks back on the demanding final days of the Wild Coast hike and salutes their energetic guide. Written by RR July 31, 2019August 4, 2019
Uncategorized Hook ’em and reel ’em in: How to write killer intros Whether you are writing a news story or a feature, start your story with a bang. Hook the reader with your opening line! Written by rovingreporters July 30, 2019May 14, 2020
Environment Onward and upward: Shona Aylward on Day 6 We ramble along the rutted coastline, in and out of pockets of exquisite beaches hugged by cliffs. Shona Aylward reports on Day Five of her Wild Coast hike. Written by rovingreporters July 29, 2019August 4, 2019
Environment Any port in a storm: the going gets tough on days 4 & 5 The going gets tough for Wild Coast hiker Shona Aylward. But the scenery rewards and the history is rich, not least the remains of an obscure harbour. First published by South Coast Herald Nothing beats the open arms of a happy, huggable “magic mamma” after a sweaty and testing 20km hike. Our host, Noxolile […] Written by rovingreporters July 28, 2019August 4, 2019
Environment On the rocks: how tuna fishermen brought the party to a leper colony On Day 3 of her Wild Coast hike, Shona Aylward passes through beautiful Mkambati, once a leper colony and the scene of a memorable beach party. Written by rovingreporters July 28, 2019August 4, 2019
Environment Fireside stories and other cracking tales on the trail On day two of her Wild Coast hike, Shona Aylward criss-crosses the Red Sands, learns a little about plant magic and the area’s turbulent past – not all of it distant. Written by rovingreporters July 25, 2019August 4, 2019
Training Win R500 by writing a simple, but provocative, thought-inspiring story Great chance for budding reporters to get published Roving Reporters will award R500 to an aspirant environmental reporter who produces the most provocative, thought-inspiring and entertaining story in covering Wavescape’s SLIDE NIGHT at the SAAMBR conference venue at uShaka Marine World – an evening of talks by eight ocean thought leaders on a wide range of […] Written by rovingreporters July 24, 2019August 2, 2019
Environment Ocean Watch Sea Shepherd skipper on film fest bill Mlu Mdletshe A KwaZulu-Natal based skipper with the controversial marine conservation organisation, Sea Shepherd, will be among an engaging lineup of speakers at a special Durban International Film Festival event on Thursday night. Written by Mlu Mdletshe July 24, 2019August 5, 2019
Environment Shona Aylward’s wild sojourn: Day One South Coast Herald journalist Shona Aylward meets one of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s grandsons and enjoys being guided by a true gentleman on the first day of her Wild Coast hike. Written by rovingreporters July 22, 2019August 4, 2019
Environment Pondo passion for colourful tales burns bright Mlu Mdletshe, an urban Zulu catches a whiff of Pondo Fever and takes its cultural pulse. Written by Mlu Mdletshe July 19, 2019October 15, 2019