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18 November 2024
We are a community newspaper based in Hoedspruit, South Africa, that has its bias towards wildlife and conservation. We aim to have local, original, and relevant content that is both thought provoking and educational. We also strive to maintain a high standard of journalism.
We are in the centre of the UNESCO officially ratified, Kruger to Canyons Biosphere. Hoedspruit is generally considered to be the ‘safari capital’ of South Africa, within close proximity to the renowned and famous Kruger National Park, the Blyde River Canyon, the Timbavati, Klaserie and many other private game farms and reserves. Some of Africa’s most luxurious game lodges are also close by.
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In a significant conservation effort, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), a leading conservation NGO with over 50 years of experience in southern Africa, in collaboration with the Greater Makalali Nature Reserve (GMNR), is spearheading a project aimed at revitalizing the cheetah population in the GMNR. This initiative is part of the broader Carnivore Range Expansion Project, which focuses on species conservation across South Africa and neighbouring countries.
The prestigious Safari Guide of the Year competition was held recently in the Welgevonden Game Reserve, a stunning wildlife sanctuary nestled within the Waterberg mountains. This picturesque location provided the backdrop for the finalists to test and showcase their exceptional skills and knowledge.
Megan was fortunate enough to be born into a family that was ‘bush mad’. Parents Mike and Glen Heramb ensured that the experience for their children was not the run-of-the-mill Kruger Park holiday every year. Instead, they would pack up their trusted Landrover and head out into the deepest parts of Botswana and Zimbabwe, days from all civilization, and expose their children to the ‘real’ African experience.
On a warm Lowveld evening, wildlife enthusiasts and conservation advocates gathered for the highly anticipated book release of Remembering Leopards, the eighth installment in the remarkable ‘Remembering Wildlife’ series. Hosted in Hoedspruit, the event celebrated the beauty of leopards captured through the lenses of talented photographers, but also aimed (together with the balance of the series) to make a significant impact on global conservation efforts.
Kom ons praat bietjie oor tegnologie. Nou om mee te begin, ‘n vis weet meer van boom klim as ek van die tegnologie af. Kom ons wees eerlik die geite het sy voordeel en ook sy nadeel. En baie mense het hulle sê al gesê oor selfone en al daai goeters. Selfone maak ons lewe makliker en ook moeiliker. Die voordeel om met geliefdes oor die waters te kan kommunikeer maak die lewe makliker, maar moeiliker in die sin van, jou baas kan jou orals in die hande kry.
Each and every night, our planet is bathed in starlight; an eternal vigil held by the countless members of our galactic community. But it is easy to forget that our Sun is just one of many… The Milky Way is thought to contain up to 400 billion stars, yet within the cosmic web of our Universe, there are as many as 200 sextillion stars. This is an incomprehensible number, the equivalent of 10 times the number of cups of water in all the oceans on Earth!
The mere mention of the word tick triggers revulsion and horror in most people. And to be fair perhaps this reaction is somewhat justified, having a creature stealthily attaching itself to your body, sucking your blood, while at the same time potentially transmitting a disease, is not exactly an endearing thought.
A pilot writing competition in the Greater Kruger, Voices of Future Conservation Leaders, sparked a wave of creativity, opening the door to similar outreach initiatives.
Christopher Tosi’s #86daysinkruger is a journey of one man’s experience living in the wilderness of Kruger National Park, which started on 29 June 2022. Chris is still in the Kruger, ten months later, documenting every moment of every day on Instagram with stories showcasing the jewel of South Africa to the world, with the aim of raising R8.6 million for Smile Foundation South Africa.
We were not going to test out any culinary delights for the month, but that changed when we stopped to get some meat from the butcher in Driehoek. It was a wonderful, typical summers day and we went exploring as to what Driehoek had to offer – and we stumbled onto The Coffee Bar @Driehoek. Mid-morning brunch was beckoning and so we launched forth to explore the offerings.
Each and every night, our planet is bathed in starlight; an eternal vigil held by the countless members of our galactic community. But it is easy to forget that our Sun is just one of many… The Milky Way is thought to contain up to 400 billion stars, yet within the cosmic web of our Universe, there are as many as 200 sextillion stars. This is an incomprehensible number, the equivalent of 10 times the number of cups of water in all the oceans on Earth!
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