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CONSERVATION SCIENCE: BRIDGING THEORY AND GROUND-LEVEL REALITY

Written by Wendy Collinson, Peter Hamming and Ronan Carvill The Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) continues to strengthen its Conservation Science thematic area, equipping conservation practitioners with the scientific knowledge and practical skills...
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Modernising Conservation Training: New Hangar & Ranger Camp at SAWC

Professional Milestones and Infrastructure Growth  February marked a shift towards high-level compliance and campus development. The College hosted successful “pre-application” visits from the Department of Water and Sanitation and an Occupational Health...
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Weathering the Storm: SAWC Operational Resilience & Recovery

Operations  Back on campus, the beginning of 2026 was defined by a powerful display of nature’s force—and the equally powerful resilience of our Facilities team. As the first quarter unfolded, the Facilities department—encompassing...
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Shaping the Future: SAWC’s Global Contributions to the Wildlife Economy

The Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) continues to play an active role in shaping the future of African conservation through high-level global engagements.  Tusk Conservation Symposium  From 2–6 March 2026, our CEO, Theresa Sowry, represented the...
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The iconic African Baobab tree, Adansonia digitata, a symbol of resilience.

The Baobab Tree and the Strength of a Girl Who Refuses to Break

Written by: Kealeboga Moshupa, third-year Diploma Student     In the dry landscapes of Africa stands a tree that looks almost too strong to be real — the baobab, scientifically known as Adansonia digitata. It has survived centuries of...
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Junior Leaders Driving Impact through Innovation and Collaboration

Written by: The SAWC Junior Leaders At the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC), leadership is not merely a title; it is defined by action, collaboration, and measurable impact. Recently, our Junior Leaders...
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Advancing the Nature-Based Economy: Strategic Partnerships and Regional Expansion 

By Dr. Thabang Teffo The first quarter of 2026 has been a period of significant strategic advancement for the Nature-Based Economy (NBE) unit, with a strong focus on securing critical funding...
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Co-Developing the Greater Kruger Community Governance Charter 

By Sboniso Ryan Phakathi The Global Environment Facility (GEF) 6 Governance Guidelines development workshop recently kicked off to a vibrant and lively start. Facilitated by Conservation Synergies and supported by project partners, the workshop...
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