Conservation Watch Environment Awards honour Africa’s wilderness warriors Winners of Africa’s prestigious 2020 Rhino Conservation Awards are to be announced tomorrow – July 31. Written by rovingreporters July 30, 2020July 30, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment The Achilles Heel of Conservation Black communities lived in harmony with nature centuries before parks were created as “fortresses to protect nature” – an issue many conservationists choose to ignore, writes Merlyn Nomusa Nkomo. Written by rovingreporters June 29, 2020June 29, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Fallen rangers: Deadly militia attack in Virunga Twelve rangers have fallen victim to senseless killings in Africa’s oldest national park. Fred Kockott reports FREE TO REPUBLISH (see terms below) Virunga National Park officials say 17 people were killed in a sustained attack not far from the park’s headquarters. Armed rebel groups involved in poaching and illegal charcoal production are believed to be […] Written by rovingreporters April 25, 2020December 9, 2020
Environment Park expansion holds hope for Africa’s big tuskers Eight of Africa’s remaining 30 “big tuskers” live in South Africa’s Tembe Elephant Park. The park is set to expand by up to 26,000 hectares, allowing its elephant herds to grow. The park is owned and managed by local communities. First published by Mongabay.com Matthew Hattingh and Mlu Mdletshe report DURBAN, South Africa — There […] Written by rovingreporters October 14, 2019November 20, 2019
Conservation Watch Environment Conquering fears in the wilderness Confronting his fears on a Wilderness Leadership School trail was a life changing experience for a Wild Coast hiking guide, writes Mlu Mdletshe On night guard duty, deep in the wilderness, Siya Ndovela peered into the surrounding darkness, reminded of a nightmare which had awoken him sweating and crying a few days ago. In the […] Written by Mlu Mdletshe September 10, 2019May 29, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Cape wildlife gets a lethal dose of urban poison In his latest Man Friday column, Tony Weaver, reflects on why he is removing poison rat traps from his house. Written by rovingreporters May 25, 2019August 4, 2019
Environment Ocean Watch Ten more swimmers join the Wild Friends campaign trail A group of Capetonians are swimming a 22km relay from Cape Point to Simonstown tomorrow to support conservation efforts in the sensitive northern Wild Coast eco-system which is under threat from dune mining and over-fishing. The 10 swimmers will head off at around 10am wearing costumes, goggles and caps only and will make their way […] Written by rovingreporters May 24, 2019October 15, 2019
Conservation Watch Education Royal salute for water-savvy school THE rural South African school that won an international award for its wise water use is again making waves and has received the royal nod for its efforts. Written by rovingreporters February 15, 2019August 4, 2019
Conservation Watch Environment London eyes on SA water wizzes A KWAZULU-NATAL school has taken two awards at an international water conservation competition. Written by rovingreporters November 5, 2018August 28, 2019
Conservation Watch Environment Lion bone trade in spotlight Lawmakers will be giving lion breeding a lookover, writes Fred Kockott. Written by fredkockott August 20, 2018August 28, 2018