Israel was a gentle soul who cared so fiercely and loyally for the elephants at HERD. Hoedspruit, South Africa (19 September 2025) – The HERD family is heartbroken after…
A Blue Crane made President Ramaphosa stop in his tracks, and there’s an important message behind it all. South Africa (18 September 2025) – On a recent outing, President…
Now in his golden years, Stoffel is not too concerned with the great escape anymore. Instead, he loves napping. Hoedspruit, Limpopo (18 September 2025) – Stoffel’s story, as many…
Thanks to a group effort and many helping hands, there’s been another successful save at sea! Gqeberha, South Africa (17 September 2025) – A young humpback whale has been…
SPAR’s Rhino Firelighters initiative raised over R87,000 for the Zululand Rhino Orphanage last year, supporting Lazula, a blind rhino calf who is now thriving. The campaign continues this year, proving…
At the Owl Rescue Centre, even the owls themselves are all about making space for more! Hartbeespoort, North West (16 September 2025) – Nature nurtures! This rescue and adoption…
Steve and Daniel need to act quickly. They’re heading out to sea to save the monkeys before they hit international waters. Richards Bay, KZN (16 September 2025) – An…
As his name would so appropriately suggest, the Cape Peninsula’s oldest baboon touched many hearts. Castle Rock, Western Cape (15 September 2025) – If you’ve strolled the roads near…
Surprise! You’re going on safari! Cape Town, South Africa (14 September 2025) – A small act of kindness turned into a big memory this week when two German tourists…
Hooded Vultures are down to as few as 100-200 mature individuals in SA, which makes every single nest discovered a conservation milestone. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (12 September 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
