A renewed energy and excitement filled the air in Klapmuts when crowds of people, including the honourable Mayor Conrad Sidego and over 140 volunteers from five corporate entities, gathered to take part in one of many Tree-a-thon’s (mass planting events) set to take place this year, as part of the “Million Trees” project. The crowd were addressed by the Mayor Conrad Sidego, … [Read more...]
The “Million Trees Project” Tree-a-thon
the “Million Trees Project” is a partnership between the Stellenbosch Municipality, Leaf-a-Legacy and Wildlands which aims to plant up to one million trees in and around Stellenbosch. On the 10th of April 2014 up to 3000 trees will be planted in and around Klapmuts, as part of a Tree-a-thon, the first of many of its kind set to be held in the Stellenbosch municipal area. … [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...]
