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
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
Uncategorized More Pondo magic than you can shake a stick at Rural homestays on the Wild Coast have become vital grassroots eco-tourism ventures on hallowed ground, writes Matt Vend. Written by rovingreporters July 13, 2019October 15, 2019
Environment Ocean Watch Marine science student inspired to make film to save to the Wild Coast A DURBAN marine biology student hopes to be become a game setter in saving the Pondoland Marine Protected Area (MPA) from heavy minerals mining. RALPH MAKADI and CRAIG BISHOP report. Natalie dos Santos is among a cohort of young marine biologists and intrepid Roving Reporters embarking on expeditions and hikes to promote alternatives to […] Written by rovingreporters May 29, 2019August 28, 2019