Environment Sowing dissent: Pondoland pain over mining plan In this, the first of a three part series on Xolobeni, journalist Shona Aylward looks at the struggle over proposed heavy minerals on the Wild Coast. Written by rovingreporters October 14, 2019October 15, 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
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
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 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