In every issue, we’ll be shining light on one of our partners. In this edition, we’re celebrating Italtile & Ceramic Foundation Trust’s impact on one of our learners. Conscience Mkansi, hailing from Hluvukani Village, embodies the next generation of conservation changemakers. A former EcoSteward at Wild Impact and a 2024 EcoRanger certificate holder from the […]
By Dr. Thabang Teffo The Nature-Based Economy (NBE) theme, as outlined in the College’s Strategy 2030, is rooted in the belief that conservation and livelihoods are not mutually exclusive. This thematic area aims to create sustainable economic opportunities that are directly tied to the stewardship of natural ecosystems. Whether through regenerative rangeland management, ethical wildlife […]
The Southern African Wildlife College’s (SAWC) champions participatory models that bridge ecological objectives with social needs. This includes enhancing environmental literacy, supporting nature-positive livelihoods, and building trust between conservation agencies and communities. Key to this work is the Rural Initiative for a Sustainable Environment (RISE) Unit, which facilitates dialogue, skills development, and long-term partnerships. Moving […]
By Scott Yammin, Precious Malapane and Bruce McDonald Protected Area Integrity at the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) is not only about boots on the ground – it’s about intelligence, discipline, ethics, teamwork, cutting edge technology and lived experience to forge defenders of Africa’s most precious wildlife and resources. Under the SAWC Strategy 2030, this […]
By Peter Hamming Under the Conservation Science theme of the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) Strategy 2030, we are committed to harnessing cutting-edge scientific methods and data-driven insights to safeguard biodiversity and enhance ecosystem resilience. This overarching and holistic thematic area encompasses the protection, conservation, management, and restoration of biodiversity and natural resources – including […]
By Emeritus Professor Ric Bernard Under the new organisational structure, guided by the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) 2030 Strategy 2030, our educational endeavours rest on three interlocking pillars: Council on Higher Education (CHE) Pillar – offering qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education; Occupational Qualifications Pillar – offering occupational qualifications and skills programmes, […]
You may have noticed our fresh layout – it reflects the recent formal adoption of the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) Strategy 2030, approved by the Board of Directors on 23 April 2025, and the consolidation of two of our newsletters.  The approved strategy will assist us in meeting our long-term goal of ensuring our students (change agents) […]
UNIVERSITY OF PARMA AND THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN WILDLIFE COLLEGE SIGN A COLLABORATION AGREEMENT TO CREATE NEW LEARNING PATHWAYS AND EXCHANGES LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR JOINT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES In an exciting development following the accreditation of the Southern African Wildlife College’s (SAWC) Applied Diploma in Natural Resource Management, the SAWC recently signed a collaboration agreement with […]
Collaboration in Action In a decisive response to escalating rhino poaching, the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) is proud to report an extraordinary milestone reached through an intensive, collaborative conservation initiative: 382 rhinos dehorned in just two months. As part of a broader counter-poaching strategy in the Greater Kruger landscape, involving nearly 200 flight hours […]
The Southern African Wildlife College attends groundbreaking SADC TFCA Conference and Summit in Harare, where the German government commits an additional €24-million to advancing Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) in the SADC region, and signs a landmark capacity-building agreement with the College. The Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) in partnership with the African Leadership University-School of […]