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 […]
In July, the SAWC supported the Ludlow Career Guidance workshop. This was done in collaboration with local NGOs, various government departments such as the Department of Health and the Department of Basic Education, educators, parents, as well as community leaders. The purpose of this workshop was to encourage the youth to partake in programmes that […]
Advancing Horizons: A Glimpse into the ICT Department’s Milestones for Q3 By Karl Ferreira – Head: ICT Department In the rapidly evolving landscape of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), adaptability and innovation are paramount. The ICT Department at our esteemed institution has been steadfastly pushing boundaries, embracing change, and spearheading projects that not only streamline […]
VISITS TO THE COLLEGE July and August saw many international university groups and conservation organisations visit the SAWC to learn all about our wildlife from A to Z and everything in between. The groups enjoyed many bespoke experiences during their stay here at the college. These included intimate experiences with our wildlife, cultural experiences with […]
Environmental Learning Our environmental learning initiatives have been bolstered by the inclusion of four (4) Groen Sebenza interns. They are university graduates who are gaining workplace-based learning whilst contributing their knowledge towards strengthening the organizations where they are placed over 24 months. The interns have been involved in supporting the Coaching Conservation programme, the Pan […]
The Community and Youth Development Department is also home to the Youth Access: Bridging Course Programme. Being the only programme that gives opportunities to school leavers, the 2023 course started in July and is scheduled for completion in December 2023. With the aim in 2023 being to balance the three aspects of people, planet, and […]
Nomsa Betty Kamanga, NQF 6 – 2018. Sponsored by KfW Stiftung. “My name is Nomsa Betty Kamanga, born in Zambia. I work for the Zambian Carnivore programme as a Research Assistant Trainee Ecologist. While I did not get a promotion after completing my studies at the Southern African Wildlife College, I am grateful for the […]
Update on the National Certificate in Natural Resource Management: Terrestrial Level 5 (NQF 5) Students By Christopher Kafoteka The National Certificate in Natural Resource Management: Terrestrial Level 5 (NQF 5) students were quite busy during the July – September quarter. Activities ranged from controlled grass burning as a practical application of lessons covered to field […]