Speaking at the launch of the ik-stingkt exhibition at the Ron Belling Art Gallery today, conservationist icon Dr Ian Player, made a stiring and impassioned plea to save the Rhino. So stirring in fact that I for once was rendered immobile and still as I slaked my wild thirst on his words. Player's famous words distil his message; "It is only through a global campaign and political will that we can save this remnant of the dinosaur age", "We've lost that sacred connection with the earth", … [Read more...] about Evil personified is destroying the landscape of the human soul
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Schotia Rhino Poaching
The Schotia Game Reserve - approximately 50 kilometres outside Port Elizabeth - reported today on the poaching of two rhino on the reserve. It is not clear when the poaching occurred as both animals could not be located for more than a day leading up to their being located, late yesterday afternoon of the 30 May. The bull, known as Clyde, was discovered first, heavily drugged and in a state of shock. An initial search for Bonnie, the female, proved fruitless and it was feared that she would … [Read more...] about Schotia Rhino Poaching
Raising Rhino Rands
Royalston Estate and Private Game Reserve will dedicate their grand opening weekend to raising funds for Stop Rhino Poaching. According to the lates figures from the Department of Environmental Affairs, a total of 363 rhinos have been poached and killed this year alone. This is more than the accumulative 325 poaching incidents from 2000 to 2009. The grand opening weekend, which will take place on the 7th and 8th of June 2013, will comprise of a Black Tie Rhino Fundraiser on the Friday and a … [Read more...] about Raising Rhino Rands
Colin Ingram to bat for the Rhinos
Port Elizabeth-born Warriors and Proteas cricketer, Colin Ingram will be batting for rhinos next time he takes to the field. The young sportsman is passionate about doing something to help save one of South Africa's iconic wildlife species, and has signed on as an ambassador to support the Wilderness Foundation's Forever Wild Rhino Protection Initiative. "I've always loved wildlife and especially the South African wild," says Ingram. "It's special and should be looked after. I got involved … [Read more...] about Colin Ingram to bat for the Rhinos
Sian O’Keeffe Rhino Initiative Raises R130 000
A passion for the wilderness, and compassion for the plight of rhinos is what motivated Sian O'Keeffe to initiate an event to raise funds for anti-poaching efforts. Motivated by veterinarian Dr William Fowlds' regular written reports on the progress of Thandi the rhino, Sian approached a number of his contacts with the Rhino Run concept. The idea received immediate support from trail running organisers around the country, and took place successfully on 22 September this year. A total of 1753 … [Read more...] about Sian O’Keeffe Rhino Initiative Raises R130 000
Shock at Lalibela Rhino Poaching
In the matter of just a few short hours early this morning, the number of rhinos lost to poaching here in the Eastern Cape this year more than doubled from three to seven. NMBT CEO, Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism CEO Mandlakazi Skefile said; "In spite of all that is being done in the Eastern Cape and nationally to curb the slaughter of rhino, it is with shock that I have learnt that four rhinos from Lalibela Game Reserve were found dead this morning. Lalibela is a member of Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about Shock at Lalibela Rhino Poaching
Combating Rhino Poaching
In June 2011, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles donated six Volkswagen Amarok bakkies to the Wilderness Foundation's Forever Wild Rhino Protection Initiative. To date, the vehicles have travelled almost 300 000 kilometres and have been used in a large number of successful anti-poaching activities. "Due to the security risk, we can't offer detailed information on where the vehicles have been and what they have been used for," says Wilderness Foundation's Conservation director, Matthew Norval. … [Read more...] about Combating Rhino Poaching
Local Company Lighting the Fight Against Rhino Poaching
The Forever Wild campaign - a campaign that is aimed at protecting rhino populations and managed by the Wilderness Foundation in South Africa has been joined by Uitenhage based manufacturer, HELLA Automotive. This announcement was made at the launch of a rhino protection awareness campaign under the auspices of the Wilderness Foundation at Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The primary objectives of the Forever Wild campaign include maintaining populations of free … [Read more...] about Local Company Lighting the Fight Against Rhino Poaching
Dr Ian Player Opens Rhino Awareness Centre
In order to combat the poaching crisis, a powerful public awareness campaign needs to be run simultaneously with on-the-ground anti-poaching measures. Shamwari's Dr Ian Player Rhino Awareness Centre, opened by Dr Ian Player himself on Thursday, June 07 aims to help raise awareness of the situation worldwide. The opening of the centre coincided with a rhino microchipping and DNA capturing exercise led by veterinarian Dr Johan Joubert. Shamwari experienced one of the first rhino poaching … [Read more...] about Dr Ian Player Opens Rhino Awareness Centre
Poachers kill 220 rhinos this year
Since the beginning of this year, a total of 220 rhinos have been lost to illegal killings, says the Department of Environmental Affairs. The Kruger National Park, Limpopo, North West and KwaZulu-Natal remain the hardest hit by rhino poachers, collectively accounting for 207 of the rhinos killed this year alone. "The department, our provinces and its public entities such as SANParks view this illegal killing of our national treasure in a very serious light and will continue to prioritise … [Read more...] about Poachers kill 220 rhinos this year
Linda Fellowes’ Childrens Book to Raise Funds for Rhinos
Cape Town based children's author, Linda "Lulu" Fellowes has penned a delightful children's book to help raise awareness about the rhino poaching crisis in South Africa. She has donated 200 books to the Wilderness Foundation which will receive the proceeds from each book sold. The book is entitled iThemba, which is the Xhosa word for hope. "I wanted to do something that would bring the message of rhino poaching to a younger audience," says Fellowes. The 23 page, beautifully illustrated … [Read more...] about Linda Fellowes’ Childrens Book to Raise Funds for Rhinos
Frankies Wins Against Woolworths
Take that Sister-in-Law. When MyPE published the story about Woolworths copying Frankies product and placing it on their shelves (after negotiating with Frankies to carry their line) - see: Frankies Fiery Ginger Beer Fury Reveals a Pattern of 'Stealing' - my Sister-in-Law, the Big W apologist, came out heavily in favour of Woolworths (she also supported them against me when Woolworths trampled all over the copyright of a video in their rush to make money out of bleeding hearts, see: Did … [Read more...] about Frankies Wins Against Woolworths
Frankies Fiery Ginger Beer Fury Reveals a Pattern of ‘Stealing’
A row, led by Bruce Whitfield on Talk Radio 702's The Money Show, has broken out over the alleged 'stealing' of the Frankies Good Old Fashioned Softdrinks concept and style of product by Woolworths. Whitfield interviewed Frankies owner Mike Schmidt after the appearance of a 'Petition to Woolies to stop faking Frankies' that went live on Facebook early on Tuesday. Mike Schmidt's position is that after talking to Woolworths in June about the possibility of the retailer carrying Frankies range … [Read more...] about Frankies Fiery Ginger Beer Fury Reveals a Pattern of ‘Stealing’
Like a Page, Save a Life
Rhinos in the wild could be extinct within the next decade if poaching is not brought to a stop. African Safari Consultants recently approached the Wilderness Foundation, offering a donation of 1 US dollar for each 'Like' on their Facebook page until the end of December. African Safari Consultants have seen much success with previous 1 Like 1 Dollar campaigns and hopes that the public will show their support for this one. "If we reach our target of 1000 "Likes", we will double the donation!" … [Read more...] about Like a Page, Save a Life
International Rhino Day
Thursday 22 September is International Rhino Day and we should all spare a thought for the almost 300 rhino's that have been viciously slaughtered for their horns here in South Africa this year. Seeing photographs of a baby rhino nuzzling up to the decaying carcass of its poached mother is an image that will stay with me forever. It justifies calls for the immediate moratorium on all rhino hunting as corruption within the government and "the system" allows convicted poachers to get away … [Read more...] about International Rhino Day
