Field Notes – October 2018
The last few months have been rather strange weather wise. Normally we start to experience a few warm days during…
Annual Review 2017
We have once again successfully finalized another year of our responsibility to ensure the delivery of education, training and skills development, whilst contributing to the natural resource management of the southern African region. It is very clear in our minds that the College would not exist without allies, partnerships, friends and products to deliver to the countries and stakeholders with which it engages.
Dogs from the USA to be deployed to counter poaching
On 3 July 2018, the first of 10 new counter-poaching dogs arrived at South Africa’s OR Tambo International Airport from Texas, USA. These specially trained, free-running pack dogs are joining a highly motivated K9 Unit at the Southern African Wildlife College.
The SAWCT Pledge Brochure
It is vital for conservation organisations to equip the custodians of our natural resources with the skills to tackle these formidable challenges. Read the pledge brochure for the Southern African Wildlife College Trust.
International Programmes Brochure
"The Southern African Wildlife College key strategies and targets"
Leader of the Packs
With 35 years of experience as an expert houndsman in Texas, Joe Braman is uniquely qualified to help shape the College’s K9 programme. He is bringing his crime-fighting, dog-training expertise to the Southern African Wildlife College.
Africa’s conservation leaders of the future; your work has just begun
"Africa's conservation leaders of the future; your work has just begun." This was the message shared with the 46 men and women who graduated from the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) on 29 November 2017.
IFAW Provides Substantial Grant to Help Support Anti-Poaching Canine Capability
IFAW Grant to support and enable the highest possible standards and best practices for the welfare of dogs working in the service of wildlife conservation at the College.
A Head Start to a Career in Conservation
Twenty four students from South Africa graduated after completing a 6-month Bridging Course Programme: Introduction to Conservation and Environmental Education.
What we’re about: The SAWC marketing brochure
"A world centre of excellence in conservation education, training and skills development"
SAWC provides access to youth wanting to pursue a career in conservation
Twenty seven students from the five countries within the SADC region are in process of successfully completing a six month…
Bateleur Quarter 3 Issue 3 2018
In this edition of the Bateleur we’re pleased to be able to report on a number of accomplishments over the last quarter. We include updates from our various business units and share our plans for the addition of a long-awaited e-commerce facility for our website. We also pay tribute to Board member Mr. Ernest Mokganedi, as well as Respect Mathebula, one of the Southern African Wildlife College’s Jobs Fund learners.