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Hoedspruit Private Hospital: A New Era of Healthcare for Limpopo

In the heart of Limpopo’s lowveld, where the rhythms of the bushveld meet the pulse of one of South Africa’s most dynamic rural towns, something extraordinary is taking shape. Hoedspruit Private Hospital, a 72-bed state-of-the-art facility, has opened its doors with one clear mission: to transform the standard of healthcare in the region while positioning Hoedspruit as a medical destination of choice in southern Africa.

1 August 2025 No Comments

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August is Women’s Month – so let us all take a moment to admire, thank and be grateful for all the wonderful women in our lives. They are the mothers of the earth and without them the world would be a dismal place. Happy Women’s Month to all you women out there.

1 August 2025 No Comments

Nature & Conservation

Fangs and Flirtation – Black Mambas and Puff Adders TurnUp the Heat in Winter

When most people think of snakes, especially the infamous black mamba and the cryptic puff adder, they envision stealthy predators slithering through the undergrowth. However, beneath the surface of their unwarranted fearsome reputations lies a lesser known but equally fascinating aspect of their lives: their breeding behavior during the cooler winter months.

29 July 2025 No Comments

Nature & Conservation

Wits researchers help create ‘most accurate maps yet’ of where reforestation can best fight climate change

The study has strong implications for Africa where natural grasslands and savannas are often misguidedly and inappropriately converted to forests, which can actually harm biodiversity and even exacerbate global warming.

14 July 2025 No Comments

Community News

Koru Camp Reopens: A Celebration of Community, Conservation and Connection

The dust rose in golden swirls as the convoy of vehicles wound through the warm embrace of the bushveld, sunlight bathing the bush in gold. It was as if nature itself was rejoicing. The air was alive with the sound of rhythmic drumming and joyful voices. Against a crisp blue sky, over 100 guests arrived to celebrate a long-awaited milestone in conservation: the grand reopening of the newly renovated Koru Camp.

10 July 2025 No Comments

Nature & Conservation

Kariega Game Reserve: A Vision of Conservation, Legacy and Luxury

Just a short drive from Port Elizabeth and nestled along South Africa’s celebrated Garden Route, Kariega Game Reserve has become a beacon of conservation success and luxury eco-tourism. This malaria-free, family-owned Big-5 reserve spans an impressive 11,500 hectares of diverse wilderness, making it one of the Eastern Cape’s most remarkable private game destinations.

7 July 2025 No Comments

Spotlight Features

Safari Guide of the Year: An Iconic Event and the Ultimate Accolade

The Safari Guide of the Year – an annual event powered by the Field Guides Association of southern Africa (FGASA) – was held recently at Kariega Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape. This was the first time the event has been held in that province, and it acknowledges and confirms the strides FGASA has made as the golden standard in nature guiding in southern Africa and beyond, more particularly the progress made in the Eastern Cape.

30 June 2025 No Comments

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Rediscovered plant Species in Blyde River Canyon: A Victory for Biodiversity and Restoration

The Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Region has long been recognised as one of South Africa’s most ecologically significant landscapes. Now, this richly biodiverse region has added a remarkable chapter to its conservation story with the rediscovery and protection of a rare plant species – likely new to science, found only in the Blyde River Canyon.

26 June 2025 No Comments

What happens to conservation when the world stops paying for it? That was the key question a Tipping Points webinar titled “Beyond Aid: Rethinking Conservation Funding in a Changing World.” (Image generated by AI)

Nature & Conservation

Africa at a conservation crossroads: A funding crisis – and a moment of possibility

There has never been a more urgent – or opportune – time to rethink the future of conservation in Africa.

16 June 2025 No Comments

Community News

Get Ready for the 10th Annual Rotary K2C Cycle Tour – 21st June 2025!

The excitement is building as Hoedspruit gears up for the 10th edition of the iconic Rotary K2C Cycle Tour, taking place on 21st June 2025. Now a much-anticipated fixture on the local calendar, this prestigious event continues to unite and energise our community, drawing cyclists, and supporters from near and far.

13 June 2025 No Comments

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Hoedspruit Private Hospital: A New Era of Healthcare for Limpopo

From the Editor

Fangs and Flirtation – Black Mambas and Puff Adders TurnUp the Heat in Winter

Wits researchers help create ‘most accurate maps yet’ of where reforestation can best fight climate change

Koru Camp Reopens: A Celebration of Community, Conservation and Connection

Kariega Game Reserve: A Vision of Conservation, Legacy and Luxury

Safari Guide of the Year: An Iconic Event and the Ultimate Accolade

Rediscovered plant Species in Blyde River Canyon: A Victory for Biodiversity and Restoration

Africa at a conservation crossroads: A funding crisis – and a moment of possibility

Get Ready for the 10th Annual Rotary K2C Cycle Tour – 21st June 2025!

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