Journalism Projects Roots of change: Nourishing hope in the Greater Kruger Deep in the Greater Kruger landscapes, a vibrant, youth led eco-village is uniting community and conservation efforts By Buntu Duku A few years ago, Katekani Martin Mathabele, a young man from the village of Sigagule, found himself in a tense standoff with a pack of African wild dogs. On a crisp winter afternoon, Mathabele and […] Written by rovingreporters September 8, 2024September 8, 2024
Journalism Projects New Narratives Khetha gives budding conservationists a voice Deep in the Greater Kruger, where wildlife and community intersect, young voices are speaking out about conservation and the difficulties and dreams that shape their lives. By Savannah Burns and Liryn de Jager In villages on Kruger’s western boundary, a chorus of young voices is poised to echo the hopes and aspirations of future conservation […] Written by Savannah Burns June 26, 2024July 5, 2024
Conservation Watch Journalism Projects From panic to partnerships: New thinking on people and poaching We must choose our words more carefully if we are to get to grips with the illegal wildlife trade and contribute meaningfully to much-needed debates. By Roving Reporters Criminologist and wildlife economy fundi, Dr Annette Hübschle calls it one of her “biggest a-ha moments”. Sitting in a circle of about 10 people in a community […] Written by rovingreporters June 20, 2024July 9, 2024
Journalism Projects Khetha webinar to delve into the social impacts of wildlife crime This compelling webinar delves into the social consequences that ripple through communities affected by illegal wildlife trade. >> to register to attend the webinar, Tuesday, April 23, 1 – 2 pm (CAT) By Matthew Hattingh When rhinos are shot for their horns it’s not only conservation that takes a hit. The trade in endangered wildlife […] Written by rovingreporters April 18, 2024April 27, 2024
Journalism Projects Addressing wildlife crime: Good news from the Kruger Innovative collaborations that help address wildlife crime in the Kruger area are to come under spotlight this week. By Fred Kockott. Wildlife crime is complex with no silver bullet as a solution. It’s entangled in the very fabric of our society. But there are conservation success stories that need to be told, especially in the […] Written by fredkockott March 8, 2024May 7, 2024
Journalism Projects Khetha 2024 Story Project launches journalism fund to tackle wildlife crime Wildlife crime often remains underreported, and when it does grab headlines, the coverage varies widely from sensational to lackluster. In South Africa, the public discourse primarily centers around poached rhinos, pangolins, and snared wildlife. The issue of poaching is embedded in a complex system marked by pressing socio-economic challenges, including inequality, historical grievances, unemployment, and […] Written by rovingreporters November 18, 2023January 29, 2024
Conservation Watch Journalism Projects Symbols of prophecy, vultures are being targeted by charlatans and criminals Vulture brain trade vexes conservationists Written by rovingreporters May 4, 2022May 11, 2022
Biodiversity Conservation Watch Journalism Projects More rhinos are being killed for their horns — and it’s not just the poachers who are to blame Poverty around protected parks is not the main reason rhino poaching thrives, argues researcher Ian Glenn. Written by rovingreporters April 21, 2022April 21, 2022
Conservation Watch Journalism Projects The big fence: Historical divisions plague conservation efforts in South Africa A ‘big war’ rages between those who can legally harvest natural resources and those who can’t Written by rovingreporters February 23, 2022April 16, 2022
Biodiversity Conservation Watch Journalism Projects Blazing saddles: On the trail with a community conservation champion Conservation and efforts to tackle the illegal wildlife trade begin at home Written by rovingreporters February 23, 2022March 24, 2022