SANParks Honorary Rangers have donated 35 patrol bags to Field Rangers in the Garden Route National Park. Knysna, South Africa (08 October 2026) – Field Rangers in the Garden…
Three popular picnic spots across the park will one day be shaded by beautiful indigenous trees, thanks to volunteers who made the cross-country mission. Northern Cape, South Africa (25…
The helpers have joined the effort to restore parts of the Overberg National Park. Western Cape, South Africa (18 August 2026) – Bontebok National Park is recovering after severe…
A hiking group said no to letting go of Silvermine’s best views, after a fire destroyed the popular lookout point. Helping hands joined in to help rebuild! Cape Town,…
K9 Jess is back to her daily love of working to protect the wildlife of South Africa; she recently completed chemotherapy and has bounced back thanks to the unwaivering support…
SANParks Honorary Rangers and park staff recently tackled the important task of cleaning and maintaining one of Addo Elephant National Park’s vital water sources. Gqeberha, South Africa (03 June…
Climbers completed multiple summits of Table Mountain in support of wildfire services, rescue teams and conservation initiatives. Cape Town, South Africa (25 May 2026) – The day dawned clear…
WSAR’s incredible rescue network answered three urgent mountain callouts this past Sunday, reminding us both of the dangers of the outdoors and the extraordinary people who risk everything to help…
Paddlers take on the Robben Island challenge while raising funds for surgeries and ocean conservation. Cape Town, South Africa (17 April 2026) – Come Freedom Day, it’s not just…
A mysterious ship figurehead is sporting a new shade of lippie and refreshed garbs thanks to a team of volunteers and heritage champions at SA’s southernmost tip! Western Cape,…
Where mind meets heart
“It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a shelf and tell it to be quiet.” — Jennifer Ritchie Payette
