There is unprecedented interest in the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees auction thanks to the selection of rare animals that will be on sale, says organiser Johan Swart. Animals attracting the most interest include 30 disease-free wild buffalo from the Addo Elephant National Park, as well as more unusual animals for which there is growing demand, he says. They include one of the first groups of white-maned Burchell's zebra to be offered on a game auction in South Africa. The family of … [Read more...] about Rare animals on game auction
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Smiley Anyone?
At the Kirkwood Wildsfees this 28 to 30 June 2013 Johan Swart will be presenting a cultural delicacy - 120 smiley's (roasted whole sheep's head) will be served on a 'lang tafel'. The profits from the all inclusive meal (wine included for R150.00) will be channeled to the ACVV. Johan tells me that he wraps each head in Tin Foil and cooks them in a low oven (160 degrees centigrade) for around 4 hours. The sheep's heads are just a nice size to fit into a slow cooker as well. The hard work around … [Read more...] about Smiley Anyone?
