Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has sought to end the protests against his government with a mixture of duplicity and brutality. He is being aided and abetted by the leaders of the protests, who are playing into his hands. The mass demonstrations against Erdogan’s Islamist Justice and Development Party (AKP) government began in Gezi Park in Istanbul in opposition … [Read more...]
Standing up for the Princess
The Princess Vlei Forum, a non-partisan group of citizens concerned about a proposed commercial development on the shores of Princess Vlei, Grassy Park, is Standing for the Princess for five days - Mon 17th to Fri 21st September - the week leading up to the Heritage Day Activities planned for Mon 24th September at the Vlei. For five days, they will gather at three strategic … [Read more...]
Discover nature at biodiversity expo
Learn about endangered turtles, ornithology careers, Africans penguins and many other fascinating members of our earth at the Biodiversity Expo from 5 to 8 May at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. With over 30 exhibitors plus a conservation challenge and important discussions this is the platform to learn about biodiversity and its practical applications. Endangered … [Read more...]
Second chance for African Wild Dogs
A pack of 14 Endangered African Wild Dogs has been reintroduced into the Tembe Elephant Park, following extensive community liaison and preparation work over the past year. It was an emotional occasion, as many people present have been involved in this project from the very beginning and are deeply aware of the extreme importance of this release. 'The release of this Wild … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Anti-poaching Unit needs you!
This year's Indaba Travel Trade Show held in Durban from the 8th to the 11th May proved that anyone can raise the much-needed funds for the Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit. SATIB Risk Solutions chose VFAPU as the conservation effort and their fundraising efforts yielded a very healthy ZAR34 600 injection into the conservation organisation. As many are becoming aware, the … [Read more...]
