In 2019 the College, through its RISE (Rural Initiatives for a Sustainable Environment) unit, were proud to announce they would begin delivering Coaching Conservation’s after-school programme to local communities. This new partnership, between Coaching Conservation, sponsors Investec, and the Southern African Wildlife College, promotes environmental awareness as it seeks to inspire a generation of kids...Read More
For many the end of the current financial year is beckoning. We encourage our South African supporters to make the most of it by making a meaningful contribution to training and skills development. The good news is that this can be a win-win. By supporting skills development, either as part of one’s individual or corporate social responsibility...Read More
By Gawie Lindeque – Responsible Resource Use Department Regular readers of this column will know about my love for the dry season. I just love the pastel yellows and reds at sunset that finish of yet another dry dusty day. Regardless I must now admit that I have found a new absolute favourite time of...Read More
Volunteers at the College are spread across various departments and disciplines with some volunteers getting the opportunity to work across different disciplines. “We have elastic walls in our department as we frequently welcome volunteers for varying lengths of time. Apart from Faneul Nleya our international volunteer, we were recently we were joined by two Environmental...Read More
The College’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Committee, chaired by Thokozani Nkuna (Maintenance Supervisor) and vice-chaired by Rhandzane “Goody” Ndlhovu (Procurement and Main Store Controller), has made enormous strides in the past 18 months, ensuring a safe environment for all employees, students and all other stakeholders. This is not an easy task, given the sheer...Read More
It’s been over a year since the College, through the Rural Initiatives for a Sustainable Environment (RISE) Unit, shared the good news of its collaboration with Coaching for Conservation (C4C). This provides innovative conservation education through the Learning from Wildlife model where kids learn about wildlife and from wildlife. The C4C-College duo then in late...Read More
Two fellow South Africans were having a sip of ‘brewed’ water on a balcony in Amman, Jordan, reflecting on a journey travelled, knowing more about each other and how they have grown as individuals and future leaders. This led to an ‘Aha!’ moment. “Why don’t we introduce the opportunity that we have been exposed to...Read More
A dense layer of smoke and dust filters the late afternoon sun giving off the pastel yellows and oranges the Lowveld is famous for at this time of year. A blue wildebeest bull stands in a sea of yellow grass shimmering gold in the last rays of light. Scratching around his midden with his front...Read More
One of our employees, Victor Seale, has become a TRE Facilitator. Victor was nominated by Hlokomela Clinic, an initiative budgeted for by Human Resources and supported by the College. TRE stands for Trauma Release Exercises. TRE helps those who have been traumatised by life events, and also relieves stress. This skill will be invaluable for...Read More
The 15 Wildlands Trust Youth Employment Services (YES) Sustainability Impact Project Interns, some of whom are interning in the RISE Unit, are currently undergoing training and gaining valuable life and work experience, until April 2020 across various departments at the College. This invaluable project, supported by Nedbank, is aimed at assisting youth in gaining meaningful...Read More
