Welcome to the latest issue of The Bateleur, where we continue to bring our new SAWC Strategy 2030 to life through the powerful stories unfolding across our campus and beyond.In this issue, we shine a light on the incredible people at the heart of our mission. From the courageous rangers who go Beyond Law Enforcement to protect Africa’s wild spaces,...Read More
As the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) embarks on a transformative journey guided by our newly adopted SAWC Strategy 2030, we’re delighted to unveil a refreshed way of connecting with you. Welcome to The Bateleur, our revitalised newsletter, now a bimonthly publication, that integrates our Wildlife Guardian News newsletter, which further supports our matrix structure. This redesigned newsletter is...Read More
The first quarter of the year is always an exciting one for the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC). It marks the intake of new students and sees a number of our Natural Resource Management students return to enrol on the Advanced Certificate Programme in Transfrontier Conservation Management. This year, one of the first short courses...Read More
This year is rapidly drawing to a close, with the College and its students taking a welcome break from 17 December 2024 to 6 January 2025.  2024 finished off solidly with our flagship Natural Resource Management NQF 5 and 6 student graduation on 28 November 2024. It’s the day our long terms students have been waiting...Read More
What a busy but productive third quarter it’s been for the College. During the quarter, we hosted a number of donor groups and visitors as well as visiting universities and conservation groups. These visits definitely underpin long standing donor and partner, Friends of African Wildlife’s slogan – Be Part of It – as it allows...Read More
As we close out the second quarter of 2024, it is my pleasure to present to you the latest edition of the Bateleur Newsletter. The second quarter has been marked by significant developments, insightful discussions, and innovative strides across various departments that impact our community and beyond. As we reflect on the past few months,...Read More
Following the resignation of Altin Gysman to continue his career in the South African Military Service, the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Hancock to head up its Protected Area Integrity Department. Having grown up between Giyani and Manyeleti Game Reserve, Jeremy is not new to the area but more...Read More
The first quarter of the year has felt a bit like a rollercoaster ride; just as you hit a high following completion of a task or training course or after securing some new business or much-needed funding, you then hit the next dip as you realise there is loads more of the same still to...Read More
As another year draws to a rapid close, we cannot but reflect on the successes of this past year. It certainly was a year of full recovery with us training a record number of students both on and off-site.  The College has met and exceeded its annual training target with training having been delivered to 21...Read More
