Whilst some of us have been slumming it over the holidays, rhino activist, Wayne Bolton from Port Elizabeth, has been on his nationwide 6000-kilometre adventure, cycling to all 19 SANPARKS gates on a conservation drive to help raise funds for counter poaching equipment for Rangers, as well as rhino orphanage, Care for Wild Africa.
Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp and Graeme Richards interview Wayne on 25 January 2016 before he sets off for Cape Aghullas. 1 500 kilometres to go to Wayne’s final destination – Addo.
“We are an ordinary family doing something.”
“There are good people in this country and enough good people to make a difference.”
“Crank for Jesus rode with me outside Oudtshoorn.”
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Alan Straton
Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth.
Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
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Privileged to know this “ordinary” family. Wayne, Nikki, Laura and Daniel Bolton with their back-up team of fathers/grandfathers, Dave Bolton and Martin Snyman. Proud of you all and God Bless.