By Jenny Newenham From 3 – 11 November, we had the incredible opportunity to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of a collaborative project funded by GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation), focusing on Climate Resilience in Natural Resource Management (CRNRM). This project involves the College (SAWC), ERAIFT (The Regional Post-Graduate Training School […]
REKINDLING OF AN OLD PARTNERSHIP The Responsible Resource Management (RRM) department was honoured to receive the Dallas Safari Club Foundation (DSCF) grant. We express our gratitude for the generosity of the DSCF and the chance to rekindle our partnership. Thank you for the support, and we eagerly anticipate the journey ahead as we persist in […]
By Elna de Beer – Technical Associate There is a saying that you are responsible for your own learning and there is no place better to see this than in learning exchanges. To bring people together and let them learn from each other’s mistakes, lessons, and successes, is a very rewarding way of effectively growing […]
By Anelle Rautenbach – Head: Quality Management and Accreditation Provider Accreditation The Council on Higher Education (CHE) in South Africa serves several important purposes in the Country’s tertiary education system. The key functions and purposes of the CHE include: Quality Assurance in Higher Education. The CHE is responsible for ensuring and enhancing the quality of […]
By Ashwell Glasson Adapting to the Needs of Conservation This year has seen the dawn of prioritizing the development and professionalization of Rangers globally. In a seminal article in Nature, there has been a resounding call to action to recognize the role and value that Rangers play as planetary health workers, and their contribution to […]
Longitudinal Research projects: The development of the end of year 2023 practical for the series of short courses being offered has allowed the department to put in place a methodology allowing the practical’s to be linked to the outcomes of the Diploma modules submitted to the Council on Higher Education once accredited. Other Research […]
By: Elna de Beer SAWC Technical Associate These words from Wangarĩ Maathai were the inspiration for the development of the SAWC’s newest learning programme called Community Practice in Responsible Resource Use. You cannot protect the environment unless you empower people, inform them, and help them understand that the resources of the land are their own […]
In celebration of the Southern African Wildlife College’s Sustainability Fund and of its Patron, Countess Sylvia Labia, a reception was held in the ballroom of Casa Labia in Muizenberg, Cape Town on 1 November 2023. Despite market volatility and local markets working against us, the Sustainability Fund has grown by a further R14,3-million after reaching its first target last year. […]
Dear friends and supporters of the Southern African Wildlife College, Nature-based solutions are critical if we are to secure a future for humankind. This makes our mission as a conservation education, training and skills development institution more crucial than ever before. We are truly dedicated to ensuring that we deliver on our mission, which includes […]
Albeit that this edition of the Bateleur is a little delayed, we are very excited to be bringing you news from the third quarter. A quarter which was characterised by the number of groups hosted on site as well as the College extending its work into other areas across the globe. This included an exciting trip […]