The South African National Parks (SANParks) CEO, Fundisile Mketeni and the Eastern Cape MEC for Finance, Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Mlungisi Mvoko, today handed over food parcels and hygiene products to 300 households living in areas adjacent to Addo Elephant National Park, in the Eastern Cape. They also handed over a further 800 food hampers to communities residing around other national parks in the region which includes Camdeboo, Karoo and Mountain Zebra … [Read more...] about SANParks distributes food parcels to communities
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SANParks Boat assisted
Ian Gray, NSRI Port Elizabeth station commander, said: At 08h10, Tuesday, 03 September, NSRI Port Elizabeth duty crew were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) following a request for assistance from a SA National Parks rigid inflatable boat with 4 SAN Parks crew onboard reporting to be in distress between Nqura Port and Bird Island after part of their pontoon was separated after hitting a wave. The sea rescue craft JLK Rescuer was launched and MRCC (Maritime Rescue … [Read more...] about SANParks Boat assisted
Time your visit to Addo (and elsewhere) to get free entry
South African National Parks (SANParks) has heeded the request from South Africans who aren’t able to visit national parks during the week, to include weekends. This year’s 14th annual SA National Parks Week takes place from Sunday 8 to Sunday 15 September – once again in conjunction with our partners Total South Africa and FNB. National parks focus week is a worldwide campaign which gives people free day access to national parks. This annual event gives all South African citizens the … [Read more...] about Time your visit to Addo (and elsewhere) to get free entry
SANPARKS to Present Open Days to Clarify Queries on Addo MPA
Two open days meant to provide clarity and information on the newly-proclaimed Addo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area (MPA) will take place in Nelson Mandela Bay next week. On Tuesday 30 July stakeholders are invited to the session at the Sandunes Hall in Cannonville (Colchester) with the next day’s open day taking place at the Regional SANParks office at 42 Sixth Avenue in Newton Park. Both sessions will take place between 2PM and 7PM. The first of the three sessions kicks off in … [Read more...] about SANPARKS to Present Open Days to Clarify Queries on Addo MPA
MPA’s Increase Protection for our Marine Environment
The gazetting of a network of 20 new representative Operation Phakisa: Oceans Economy Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) has increased South Africa’s marine ecosystem area under protection in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Addo Elephant National Park MPA encompasses the Algoa Bay section of the Eastern Cape coastline, including peripheries and was established as Great Whites and Whales frequent its waters, with large colonies of Cape Gannets and African Penguins on Bird Island … [Read more...] about MPA’s Increase Protection for our Marine Environment
Honouring South Africa’s Rangers
The men and women who defend the country’s wildlife, sometimes paying with their very lives, have been honoured as South Africa observes World Ranger Day. Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Barbara Thomson on Tuesday led country celebrations at Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape. Thomson delivered the commemorative message, highlighting the dedication and commitment of South Africa’s rangers as well as the importance of World Ranger Day, which is observed on 31 July each … [Read more...] about Honouring South Africa’s Rangers
The survival of our natural and cultural heritage lies in the people of South Africa
In just under two weeks’ time, the annual SA National Parks Week (SANPW) campaign will kick off in most of the country’s national parks. In the 12th annual event of its kind, free day access will be granted to all South African citizens between 18 and 22 September. In the Frontier Region of SANParks this includes Addo Elephant, Garden Route, Camdeboo (Graaff-Reinet), Mountain Zebra (Cradock) and Karoo (Beaufort West) National Parks. The inaugural SANPW took place in 2006 and was aimed at … [Read more...] about The survival of our natural and cultural heritage lies in the people of South Africa
SANParks 2018 bookings open in August
The South African National Parks (SANParks) announced on Friday that the holiday bookings for June and July 2018 will open on 1 August 2017 as opposed to 25 July 2017 as it was originally planned. According to SANParks Head of Communications Janine Raftopoulos, the change of date to 1 August is due to a possible protected strike by some members of staff. “SANParks is still locked in talks with the union representing the majority of staff and a deadline has been set for Monday, to agree on … [Read more...] about SANParks 2018 bookings open in August
On SANPARKS proposed strike
The South African National Parks (SANParks) says it has not received a formal notice that its employees affiliated to the Health and Other Service Personnel Trade Union of South Africa (HOSPERSA) intend to go on strike. This follows a negotiation deadlock between SANParks and the union over salary increases. SANParks Chief Executive Officer Fundisile Mketeni said the country’s conservation and tourism leader has not received a formal notice of the imminent strike from HOSPERSA, in terms of … [Read more...] about On SANPARKS proposed strike
Golfing Against Poaching
The SANPark's Honorary Rangers at Addo Elephant National Park are organising their 12th annual golf day on Thursday, 11 May 2017 at Port Elizabeth Golf Club in Port Elizabeth. Funds raised on the day will enable the Park to fund counter-poaching activities within the park. Addo Elephant National Park, situated only 40 kilometres from Port Elizabeth conserves the “Big 7”, including Southern Right Whales and Great White Shark. The Park now covers over 180 000 hectares, stretching … [Read more...] about Golfing Against Poaching
Top local employees rewarded
Staff in the Frontier Region of South African National Parks (SANParks) walked away with no fewer than five Chief Executive Awards at this year's 12th Kudu Awards ceremony hosted at Gallagher Estate in Gauteng on Friday 19 November 2016. The Frontier Region is made up of Addo Elephant, Camdeboo, Garden Route, Karoo and Mountain Zebra National Parks. The awards are hosted annually in partnership with Total SA and First National Bank. Mr Fundisile Mketeni SANParks CEO, said that the … [Read more...] about Top local employees rewarded
More South Africans take advantage of park freebies
The number of people who visited the five South African National Parks (SANParks) in the Frontier Region (Addo Elephant, Camdeboo, Garden Route, Karoo and Mountain Zebra National Parks) saw good growth compared to the same period last year. The eleventh annual South African National Parks Week was celebrated from 12 – 16 September, with some parks extending free entry to the weekends, and afforded all South African citizens the opportunity to visit national parks at no cost on day visits. A … [Read more...] about More South Africans take advantage of park freebies
From the box and into the water
SABC's Janine Lee has fun releasing African Penguins off of St Croix yesterday. 72 previously oiled penguins were released on 15 September 2016 in a Joint Venture between SANCCOB, SANParks, NSRI and Extreme Projects. The penguins were oiled in the latter part of August after a miscreant ship scrubbed illegally. See the images from the Penguin Release below https://www.facebook.com/MyPEco/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157498660590512 … [Read more...] about From the box and into the water
Biggest Penguin Release
In a co-ordinated release between SANCCOB, SANParks, NSRI and Extreme Projects 72 previously oil soiled penguins were released just off of St Croix Island today. This follows on from an oil spill in Algoa Bay during August 2016 after which, on Sunday 21 August, 92 oiled African Penguins and 61 penguin chicks were admitted to the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) centre in Cape St Francis. SANCCOB's Rehabilitation Cordinator in the Eastern Cape, … [Read more...] about Biggest Penguin Release
SANParks Open Week: Addo National Park is Waiting – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: SANParks Open Week: Addo National Park is Waiting: On Sunday, the 11th of September the national launch of SANParks’ Open Week was held at our very own Addo Elephant National Park, Nelson Mandela Bay’s wild brother and home to not only the big five, but the big seven. Source: NMBT Blog. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a daily … [Read more...] about SANParks Open Week: Addo National Park is Waiting – Featured Blog
