The Bolton's (including in-laws) are teaming up as an ordinary family to cycle 6000km over 80 days between all 19 national parks managed by South African National Parks (SANParks). Funds raised will go to caring for orphaned rhino calves and counter-poaching initiatives. Recognising International Rhino Day today they are announcing the intentions for the One Land Love It Expedition 2015 (OLLI). Father Wayne Bolton will be the chief cyclist, combining guts, stamina and strength to cycle … [Read more...] about Bolton’s on 6000km Cycle for Rhinos
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Rhino Linings PE
Rhino Linings South Africa pioneered the spraying of Polyurethane Coatings onto the loadbodies of bakkies and LDVs in the 1980s. 10 Years ago Rhino Linings PE became a franchise performing the same corrosion preventative coating work for the Automotive Industry, it's Dealerships and the Public. The Rhino Lining is the benchmark in Spray-on Liners and is the only one offering a 3 year national warranty. In 2007 Rhino Linings PE also became agents for the popular Bucco Canopy and made great … [Read more...] about Rhino Linings PE
Where there is Hope, there is Life
On the 8th of June 2015 "Hope", the rhino survivor from a recent poaching incident in the Eastern Cape, underwent her third procedure to repair the catastrophic damage done to her by poachers who left her for dead. Hope, the four year old female white rhino, who has become the international symbol for the rhino crisis, was treated by Saving the Survivors, a team of vets dedicated to saving the victims of poaching. The operation which took two hours and twenty minutes, was another procedure in … [Read more...] about Where there is Hope, there is Life
Rhino crowdfunding campaign
The Wilderness Foundation Global is launching a crowdfunding campaign in partnership with Kriticalmass to help save the endangered white rhino and continue the late Dr Ian Player's legacy. Through the power of Dr Player's story and the immediate need to fight an epidemic that will see us lose the rhino by 2020, the Wilderness Foundation Global are looking to mobilise support of global companies, powerful political figures, celebrity conservationists and the general public to enforce … [Read more...] about Rhino crowdfunding campaign
PE Image – O M G
This Port Elizabeth image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. O M G Image by max_thinks_sees we were so close, you could smell them.... and I'm sure they could smell us! Submit your Port Elizabeth image here. … [Read more...] about PE Image – O M G
Reward Offered For Rhino Killers
The Wilderness Foundation has expressed its shock and frustration at the recent poaching of 5 rhino in the Eastern Cape during two separate incidents and are calling on members of the public to come forward to provide information that could lead to the arrest of those involved. The number of rhino poached in South Africa has increased from 13 in 2005 to 1 215 in 2014 and the number killed in 2015 already stands at more than 110. The Wilderness Foundation believes that rhino poaching will … [Read more...] about Reward Offered For Rhino Killers
Mozambique, Vietnam, China must follow EU’S lead to combat Rhino Poaching
Dear MyPE The DA welcomes the proactive move last Thursday by the European Commission to implement wildlife trade control measures that help to disrupt organised crime using hunting trophies to traffic rhino horn and elephant ivory. An EU Commission statement reads: "The new measures address these problems by introducing a requirement for an import permit guaranteeing that the origin of the trophy is legal and sustainable. The permit will only be delivered once the EU is convinced that the … [Read more...] about Mozambique, Vietnam, China must follow EU’S lead to combat Rhino Poaching
Youth Competition aims to Reduce Demand for Rhino Horn in Vietnam
The Wilderness Foundation, in partnership with Investec Rhino Lifeline and the Peace Parks Foundation, has launched a competition in Vietnam as part of their Forever Wild Rhino Protection Initiative. Matthew Norval, Conservation Director of the Wilderness Foundation and Rodney Visser, Group Security Manager of Shamwari Group, recently hosted presentations at selected private schools in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) to introduce the Vietnamese youth to the competition. The challenges … [Read more...] about Youth Competition aims to Reduce Demand for Rhino Horn in Vietnam
Vietnam has to understand how important it is to protect wildlife
The Wilderness Foundation, as part of their Forever Wild Rhino Protection Initiative, this past weekend hosted Vietnamese pop stars Thu Minh and Thanh Bui in Port Elizabeth. The visit formed part of a Demand Reduction Strategy developed in order to assist in addressing the rhino poaching crisis by reducing demand for rhino horn in user countries. The rhino poaching crisis (as well as other wildlife crime) is of national and international significance and affects all levels of society. … [Read more...] about Vietnam has to understand how important it is to protect wildlife
Join the fight to save Rhinos
Port Elizabeth based law firm Rushmere Noach has itself and through generous contributions from its clients recently donated R190 000 towards the Kariega Foundation Trust's "Save the Rhino" project. The donation is the culmination of a drive to raise funds initiated as part of the firm's recent birthday celebrations. The donation cheque was presented to Graeme Rushmere of Kariega at a function attended by the Rushmere Noach board and their partners during a most enjoyable weekend stay over … [Read more...] about Join the fight to save Rhinos
Rhino crisis – Respect yourself, Respect Each Other and Respect your Environment
Inspiring a generation of "kids who care," is the goal of Coaching for Conservation (C4C) - an acclaimed education programme which uses sport to build self-esteem and environmental awareness amongst learners. Investec Rhino Lifeline, has partnered with Coaching for Conservation (C4C), to engage with 13 disadvantaged primary schools in the Eastern Cape in a programme designed to raise awareness of the rhino crisis amongst learners. It involves the children in creating conservation solutions … [Read more...] about Rhino crisis – Respect yourself, Respect Each Other and Respect your Environment
Eastern Cape man off to USA to help save rhino
This year, World Rhino Day (22 September) will mark yet another tragic milestone in the plight of the rhino. A record number of rhino have been killed to date, and the carnage continues. With South Africa as custodian of more than three quarters of the world's remaining rhino, numerous organisations and government departments are working to help combat the rampant poaching taking place, particularly in the Kruger National Park. The source of the issue, however, remains the unfounded beliefs … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape man off to USA to help save rhino
Fact: This Rhino Horn has NO medicinal properties
There will be a rhino offered on auction at the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees game auction - but in bronze, and to raise funds to combat poaching. Profits from the proceeds of the auction on Friday, June 28, will be donated to the Rhino protection unit. The sculpture was done by Spies Venter well known artist who has been sculpting and painting rhinos for more than 30 years. The sculptor's personal involvement with and inspiration by the rhino started nearly half a century ago: It was in … [Read more...] about Fact: This Rhino Horn has NO medicinal properties
Ik-stingkt exhibition celebrates collaboration between conservation and kids’ creativity
The Ik-stingkt exhibition aims to raise awareness and funds for the Forever Wild Rhino Protection Initiative through a partnership between the Wilderness Foundation and the Ron Belling Art Gallery, proudly sponsored by Coca-Cola Sabco and Investec. The exhibition will take place in two parts. The first is as a fringe event to the Grahamstown National Arts Festival where work from primary school youth will be showcased. The second phase will take place in September with the gallery's Spring … [Read more...] about Ik-stingkt exhibition celebrates collaboration between conservation and kids’ creativity
Famous rhino survivor injured once again
Thandi and Themba made headlines around the world in March 2012 following a horrific poaching incident at Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape. Veterinary teams worked around the clock to try to save both rhino who suffered extensive wounds after their horns were hacked off by poachers. A third rhino was killed during the same incident. Unfortunately Themba also succumbed to his injuries a few weeks later, but Thandi has become a worldwide figure of hope in the poaching crisis, with … [Read more...] about Famous rhino survivor injured once again
