The Eastern Cape has seen great success in rhino conservation in recent years, however, in the first few months of 2023 the region experienced the highest rate of rhino poaching in history. Overall, in South Africa rhino populations are on the decline with poachers relentlessly targeting the Kruger National Park and KZN. “There are regional success stories, I would say the Eastern Cape has been one of those, but as a country we are losing the fight,” says renowned veterinarian Dr William … [Read more...] about Children Carry on the Legacy of Conservation with the Baton of Hope
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Move from Caring to Doing for our Natural Heritage
As proud South Africans celebrate Heritage Day on the 24 September, it is significant that World Rhino Day also falls on the same long weekend. We come together to honour one of our Big Five, the iconic yet endangered rhino. World Rhino Day is a day to celebrate our rhino, and as a society of responsible citizens, to reflect on their diminishing numbers and the possible solutions to halting this decline and indeed, re-establishing the population. South African based non-profit … [Read more...] about Move from Caring to Doing for our Natural Heritage
I saw the Big Axe and I knew that they hadn’t come for us….
https://youtu.be/BEKIWa2TbWY Stroop - Journey into the Rhino Horn War. An unparalleled Rhino Conservation Tool “We have to keep conversation alive, we have to keep the rhino story alive if we are to keep the rhino alive.” Bonné de Bod, Stroop This weekend, in Port Elizabeth, OLLI had the privilege of watching the award winning, ground breaking documentary, Stroop, Journey into the Rhino Horn War. Wayne Bolton and the Team from One Land Love It, sat riveted throughout the movie, along with … [Read more...] about I saw the Big Axe and I knew that they hadn’t come for us….
#JointCustody
Besides creating awareness and raising funds, One Land Love It is convinced that collaboration is essential if we are to successfully move from caring to doing, which is why we use the hashtag #JointCustody. In the past two years Wayne, supported by his family, has cycled 8000kms joining 40 game parks around South Africa for rhino conservation initiatives. Olli recognises that there are many people and companies that are keen to step up and get involved but don’t know how to do so. We present … [Read more...] about #JointCustody
OLLI Frontier Ride: One man, two wheels and the bigger picture – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: OLLI Frontier Ride: One man, two wheels and the bigger picture: When Bay local, Wayne Bolton, raised the question in 2015, “What have I ever done to contribute to the sustainability of my environment?” he set off on a 6000 km bicycle journey – cycling to all of South Africa’s 19 National Parks - to create awareness and raise funds for orphaned rhino calves and anti-poaching initiatives. But if you think that … [Read more...] about OLLI Frontier Ride: One man, two wheels and the bigger picture – Featured Blog
One More Time and One More Park for OLLI
Over 2015/2016 Port Elizabeth businessman, Wayne Bolton, cycled 6000kms on a mountain bike over 21?2 months around South Africa connecting all 19 SANParks. He did this to raise awareness and funds for counter poaching initiatives. This year three generations of the Bolton family are once again embarking on an expedition called the OLLI (acronym for One Land Love It) Frontier Rhino Ride. Over July Wayne will cycle 2000kms connecting 20 private and provincial rhino bearing parks drawing … [Read more...] about One More Time and One More Park for OLLI
Thank you to PE for supporting One Land Love It
The Boardwalk has thanked the local public for its support of the One Land Love It (OLLI) campaign, of which The Boardwalk was a proud sponsor. A total of R150 000 was raised through the OLLI expedition in aid of rhino conservation. This month, R70 000 of the money raised has been handed over to the Diamantveld region of SANParks Honorary Rangers at the Mokala National Park near Kimberley. The equipment will be used in the war against rhino poaching. Brett Hoppé, the General Manager at The … [Read more...] about Thank you to PE for supporting One Land Love It
OLLI contributes R70 000 to SANParks Counter Poaching Efforts
Wayne Bolton of "One Land Love It" and a SANParks Honorary Ranger cycled 6000kms throughout South Africa, connecting 19 South African national parks and in the process raised R150 000 which is being used to fight rhino poaching. On Monday 31 October, Wayne handed over equipment valued at R70 000 to the Diamantveld region of SANParks Honorary Rangers at the Mokala National Park near Kimberley, part of the proceeds from his epic journey. The equipment is to be used in the war against … [Read more...] about OLLI contributes R70 000 to SANParks Counter Poaching Efforts
Join the Fight against Rhino Poaching at the Olli Homecoming Campfire – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Join the Fight against Rhino Poaching at the Olli Homecoming Campfire: “The responsibility of preserving our wildlife, flora and fauna will always rest with us as humans, civilians and custodians…” Source: NMBT Blog. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a daily digest of PE Goodness straight into your inbox with the MyPE Monday to … [Read more...] about Join the Fight against Rhino Poaching at the Olli Homecoming Campfire – Featured Blog
The lack of action from good people led to 1071 rhino poaching incidents in 2015
Wayne Bolton, of One Land Love It (OLLI), is a 49 year old family man, and a respected entrepreneur from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with an investment in and a passion for the natural heritage of Africa. His heart bears the title of his Expedition: One Land Love It. Bolton has cycled 6000km across South Africa inside 80 days to all 19 South African National Parks. This journey spans the heat of summer: 28 November 2015 to 13 February 2016. And each park signed the Scroll of Unity in … [Read more...] about The lack of action from good people led to 1071 rhino poaching incidents in 2015
OLLI – 3000km at 50’C
Wayne Bolton, of One Land Love It (OLLI), is a 49 year old family man, and a respected entrepreneur from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with an investment in and a passion for the natural heritage of Africa. His heart bears the title of his Expedition: One Land Love It. Mr Bolton is cycling 6000km across South Africa in 80 days to all 19 South African National Parks. This journey spans the heat of summer: 28 November 2015 to 13 February 2016. And on Sunday 3 January 2016 he reached the half … [Read more...] about OLLI – 3000km at 50’C
OLLI Vehicle Handover
Wayne Bolton (front) is joined by his support crew Laura Bolton, Nikki Bolton, Melissa Farquhar and Martin Snyman. They have just received their Avis Van Rental support vehicle at Shark Rock Pier The One Land Love It Expedition 2015 (OLLI) team took delivery of their support vehicle from Avis Van Rental on Thursday 19 November 2015 at the newly renovated Shark Rock Pier in Port Elizabeth. Wayne Bolton, will cycle 6000km in 80 days between all 19 of South Africa's National Parks. One of the … [Read more...] about OLLI Vehicle Handover
OLLI gets support wheels
The One Land Love It Expedition 2015 (OLLI) team took delivery of their support vehicle from Avis Van Rental on Thursday 19 November 2015 at the newly renovated Shark Rock Pier in Port Elizabeth. Most cyclists start out with support wheels. Wayne Bolton, who is cycling 6000km in 80 days between all 19 of South Africa's National Parks,was very excited to see his support team be given the vehicle from Avis Van Rental: "Seeing some of South Africa's top companies supporting this expedition … [Read more...] about OLLI gets support wheels
