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Learning to Read the Wild: Signs and Tracking with Honeyguide Academy

By: Claude, Leila and Jolandie From 26 to 30 June 2025, Claude Schippers, Leila Moosajee, and Jolandie Buck attended a CyberTracker Signs and Tracking course at Brandwacht Game Reserve, run by the Honeyguide Academy. The team was mentored by the experienced tracker...

Empowering Youth Through Innovation and Sustainability

By Erin Martin A Celebration of Youth and Opportunity On 20 June, the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) took part in the Garden Route Youth Entrepreneurship Expo, an event that brought together young minds, innovators, and organisations committed to creating...

Water Tanks Making a Difference for Smallholder Farmers

By Simthandile Ponti Access to water is one of the biggest challenges for smallholder farmers, especially in dry areas like the Western Cape. Many of these farmers face ongoing difficulties due to drought, climate change, soil degradation, unpredictable markets, and...
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Group photo with the ladies from the Na Sisi Pia Tupo Cooperative in Bwejuu Village.
Bridging Freshwater and Marine Conservation: Lessons from My First Visit to Zanzibar and the IOCAFRICA Training Workshop

Bridging Freshwater and Marine Conservation: Lessons from My First Visit to Zanzibar and the IOCAFRICA Training Workshop

By Nelisiwe Khusi | Photos by Johnson Jackob Ndaba, Zanzibar, Tanzania My journey with the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) began as an intern, where I was introduced to the diverse and dynamic world of nature conservation and restoration work. Throughout...