The Volunteer Wildlife Services (VWS) Trail Challenge is a highly anticipated annual fundraising event that takes place against the backdrop of the iconic Table Mountain in Cape Town. This event not only provides participants with the opportunity to enjoy beautiful scenery but also supports the vital mission of VWS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving natural heritage and protecting biodiversity.
Athule Mazane, a 14yearold student from Cape Town, South Africa, has become a wellknown presenter on National Geographic’s panAfrican children’s conservation program, Team Sayari. The show, a collaboration between Disney, National Geographic, and the U.S. government via USAID, aims to inspire the next generation of environmental conservation leaders by sharing valuable lessons about the world and how to care for it.
The Cape Town community is mourning the loss of a beloved local icon, Hermes, an adult male Caracal who tragically lost his life in a car accident. Hermes was known for his striking blue and green ear tags that made him a symbol of resilience and a mascot for the Urban Caracal Project.
The recent capture of Odis Maluleke on May 6, 2023, is a significant development in the ongoing struggle against rhino poaching in South Africa. Maluleke is one of Mpumalanga’s most wanted rhino poaching suspects. His capture marks a testament to the persistence of law enforcement and conservation organizations in their efforts to conserve rhino populations and bring notorious criminals to justice.
