By Ashwell Glasson Comprehensive Education Technologies With the recent explosion in the use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in education, the SAWC has been fortunate enough to implement the well-known Gemini AI via our Google Workspace system. The benefits of using AI for learning purposes cannot be ignored, and thus, the SAWC has...Read More
By Motsatsi Thosago This winter, I had the incredible opportunity to explore the world of Disease Ecology and Wildlife Management. From Pretoria’s vibrant city to Kruger National Park’s peaceful wilderness, every moment was a blend of academic work and breathtaking adventure. Our journey kicked off in Pretoria, where we received a warm welcome. The city’s culture and...Read More
By Dr Lindy Thompson In the early morning of Saturday, 7 September, the gate to Hoedspruit’s Cape Vulture Conservancy slid open, and vehicles full of schoolchildren began pouring in. Their teacher accompanied each group, and after registering, everyone embarked on a hike through the Conservancy’s rugged grounds. The children got to experience the beauty of the...Read More
By Charlene Wandera – Grant Writer, Content Curator & Storyteller: Marketing, Fundraising and Media RelationsWe recently had the pleasure of hosting some of the World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF-SA) Legacy Donors for a week-long immersive experience in conservation work. On one of the days, they witnessed and participated in a rhino dehorning...Read More
By Karl Ferreira – Chief ICT Manager Quarter 2 of 2024 has been revolutionary for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Department and has changed the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) forever… but it is possible that no one – unless directly affected – will ever notice. Here a huge shout out must to Tusk Trust...Read More
From Classroom to the Field: Celebrating First Semester Success and Launching Work-Integrated Learning for Future TFCA Managers By Fanuel Nleya The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region hosts some of the world’s most diverse ecosystems, many of which span national borders. These transfrontier conservation areas (TFCAs) are vital for biodiversity conservation, regional cooperation, and sustainable development....Read More
The words from João Vas, the Community Development Coordinator from Zinave National Park (ZNP), when he was asked about the value of the learning exchange with the Community Engagement Team (CET) from Banhine National Park (BNP), were: “Learning gives us confidence and the exchange gives us the tools…”. Learning exchanges are becoming increasingly relevant in the...Read More
Pan African Conservation Education The Rural Initiatives for a Sustainable Environment (RISE) Unit and Pan African Conservation Education (PACE) partnership is dedicated to expanding access to PACE materials through our learning hub and enhancing environmental learning in the communities and schools we engage with. The SAWC PACE hub aids in distributing materials in South Africa...Read More
By Anelle Rautenbach – Head: Quality Management and Accreditation Welcoming Our New Coordinator We are proud to introduce Senziwe Morale. She brings her institutional knowledge and understanding of accreditation processes to the growing team. Senziwe’s role is essential to maintaining the accreditation status of our learning programmes and submission cycles, thereby ensuring that our students...Read More
Training interventions SAWC Herding Academy Since the transition of the Herding Academy to the College, now placed under the Responsible Resource Management (RRM) Department, the academy offers three (3) training programmes for regenerative herding practices in the region: Professional Herder (5-day course). Professional Herder Team Leader (30-day course). The newly developed train-the-trainer, Professional Herder Trainer (60-day course). These...Read More
