The Eastern Cape has seen centuries of loss, but standing at Founders Lodge, surrounded by wildlife and stories of recovery, it became clear that decline is not the only possible…
Every edition of the Marakele Marathon carries a deeper purpose, turning sweat, training and determination into tangible support for conservation on the ground. South Africa (18 February 2026) –…
Human-wildlife conflict is rarely simple. In northern KwaZulu-Natal, it threatened the survival of a vulnerable elephant herd until collaboration opened the door to a lasting solution. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa…
Their paws may be small but their impact is enormous. The birth of three cheetah cubs at Lolelunga Private Reserve marks a historic first and a proud moment for South…
A tiny pangolin, stolen from the wild and hidden in a box, has been given a fighting chance at life thanks to a chain of South Africans who acted with…
An injured Hadeda found abandoned in a packet in the Verulam CBD is on the road to recovery thanks to caring community members, RUSA officers, and CROW volunteers. KwaZulu-Natal,…
What a difference a year (and real freedom) makes… this is Duma, the elephant’s journey to freedom! South Africa (25 September 2024) – After more than forty years in…
Meet Mbuzane, Ndumo, Tower and 6toe… four rhinos with larger-than-life personalities proving that conservation is as much about joy as it is survival. South Africa (22 September 2025) –…
70 white rhinos have just arrived in Rwanda… and with them comes a tidal wave of hope, pride and possibility for conservation across Africa. Rwanda (17 June 2025) –…
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
