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23/10/2024

Online Apprentice Nature Guide Scholarship 2024 (NQF 2)

The Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) has an opportunity for 10 candidates to complete their online Apprentice Nature Guide – Theory NQF 2. Following successful competition of the online course, two (2) scholarships will be awarded for the six-month Bushwise International Field Guide Course, which will take place at the SAWC.IMPORTANT DATES and INFO:Application closing...
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10/10/2024

A Partnership built from a Mission-Driven Purpose

Warriors For African Wildlife (WFAW) partnered with the Southern African Wildlife College in 2021 when they were looking to gain back a sense of mission-driven purpose to heal unseen wounds and find renewed trust in each other, and in themselves at the highest level. And what better way to do this than in the African...
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10/10/2024

A Day of Grit and Glee at the Southern African Wildlife College

The College recently transformed into an electrifying hub of energy and determination as it hosted the highly anticipated Wildlife Ranger Challenge in support of the critical role wildlife rangers play.Launched by Tusk Trust and funded by the Scheinberg Relief Fund in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 to keep rangers employed through the crisis,...
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07/10/2024

Update from the ICT Department – Sept’24

Improving Internet Connectivity at Bushwise and Beyond: A Post-Upgrade Initiative After the backbone network upgrade in May 2024, the internet connection at the Southern African Wildlife College campus saw significant improvements. However, not all areas benefitted equally – particularly the Bushwise tents, where inconsistent signal strength remained a challenge.To address this issue, we launched a...
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07/10/2024

Update from the SDC Department – Sept ’24

Students return from their workplaces As the academic year progresses, students in the Advanced Certificate in Nature Conservation: Transfrontier Conservation Management (NQF Level 6) have returned from their first semester break and Phase 1 of Work Integrated Learning (WIL). They commenced their second-semester courses on 18 August 2024, starting with the Community-Based Natural Resource Management...
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07/10/2024

Update from the K9 Unit – Sept ’24

The third quarter saw the successful completion of the Tracking Dog Handler Course, a four-week programme aimed at equipping participants with essential skills in dog handling, tracking, and operational response. The course, held at the Southern African Wildlife College, welcomed five dedicated students: three from Eswatini and two from South Africa. Throughout the intensive programme,...
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05/10/2024

Update from the RRM Department – Sept ’24

SADC Wildlife-Based Economic Project SADC/GIZ Technical meeting in Johannesburg (30 – 31 July 2024). Pictured above: representatives from ALU-SOWC, AWEI, SADC, GIZ and Sustento. The Responsible Resource Management department, is leading the development of the upcoming Southern African Development Community (SADC) Wildlife-based Economy project, focusing primarily on the implementation of the SADC Wildlife-Based Economy Strategy...
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05/10/2024

UPDATE ON STUDENT AND PROGRAMME SUPPORT – SEPT ’24

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...
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05/10/2024

My Disease Ecology and Wildlife Management Practicum 

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...
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