By Jeenah Ngwenya and Faith Ngwenya – SAWC InternsFrom reliable records and strong systems to responsible document disposal, quality is built through the everyday actions that keep an institution moving forward. Quality management and accreditation may often happen behind the scenes, but they are an important part of ensuring that the SAWC operates effectively and...Read More
Occupational Qualifications: Investing in People, Protecting Nature By Christopher KafotekaThe College’s Occupational Qualifications programmes continue to create opportunities for people to build practical skills and contribute to conservation across Southern Africa. A significant milestone was reached as the 2026 Natural Resource Management, Terrestrial NQF Level 5 cohort completed its contact learning phase after eight months of...Read More
By Kudakwashe MusengiFor conservation professionals, some of the most valuable lessons cannot be learnt in a classroom alone. They are found in the landscapes where conservation decisions are made, through conversations with experienced practitioners and by observing first-hand the complex challenges facing protected areas.As part of the Advanced Certificate in Transfrontier Conservation Management – National Qualifications...Read More
By Kudakwashe Musengi, Cliford Nxumalo, Christopher Kafoteka & Fortunate Mathonsi The Southern African Wildlife College’s Learning and Teaching Department, working closely with the Student Administration and Programme Support (SPS) team, has had a strong and dynamic second quarter. Marked by growing student numbers, increasing regional diversity, and steady academic progress across programmes, the year is already demonstrating the College’s commitment to developing...Read More
By Fortunate Mathonsi, Christopher Kafoteka & Kudakwashe MusengiThe Student Administration and Programme Support (SPS) department has experienced a tremendous level of activity during the first quarter as we welcomed our long-course students to the campus. The team worked diligently to ensure prompt registrations, preventing any loss of valuable classroom time. To date, 126 students have...Read More
By Dr Kudakwashe Musengi Over two action-packed weeks, our Natural Resource Management Diploma students stepped out of the online classroom and into the real world of conservation, community engagement, and environmental education. These practical activities formed a vital part of their experiential learning, giving them the opportunity to apply their knowledge, develop leadership skills, and experience...Read More
By Christopher Kafoteka National Certificate: Natural Resource Management, Terrestrial (NQF Level 5) We are delighted to share the outstanding achievements of 26 students who successfully completed the one-year occupational qualification in Protected Area Management, completing the National Certificate in Natural Resource Management, Terrestrial (NQF Level 5).  Graduates were equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required...Read More
Raising the Bar in Learning and Education The Southern African Wildlife College’s Learning and Education Department continues to make remarkable strides through its Occupational Programmes Pillar. This pillar is committed to advancing skills, leadership, and excellence, while ensuring that every learning programme it delivers achieves measurable impact. Central to its mandate is the rollout of occupational...Read More
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, accredited by the...Read More
