The WF believes in the power of the wilderness to dissolve ethnic and economic inequalities and forge one path toward social and environmental sustainability.
Monday, July 25, 2011
ADT sponsorship for Pride of Table Mountain
This article appeared in the Cape People's Post in July 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
SA Enviro News: Public private partnership extends safe water to further 1000 rural households
In January this year, 1000 households in rural villages surrounding Elliotdale, in the rural Eastern Cape received improved access to safe water through a public private partnership. The partnership, between the Amathole District Municipality, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), The Mvula Trust, Coca Cola and brandhouse is an innovative approach to enhance much-needed service delivery in the rural areas of South Africa.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Rhino horn has NO medicinal value
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) commissioned a study into the medicinal properties of rhino horn 28 years ago. The report found that consuming rhino horn is the same as eating ones own fingernails – it has no medicinal or aphrodisiac properties whatsoever.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The price of rhino horn rockets, rhino-related crimes increase
With the crackdown on rhino poaching, the price of illegal rhino horn has skyrocketed. According to reports, rhino horn can fetch up to US$ 40,000 a kilogram – more than the price of gold. In 2010, the price was just over USD $25,000.
One of the biggest markets for the horn is in Asia (China and Vietnam), where the horn is though to have medicinal value.
One of the biggest markets for the horn is in Asia (China and Vietnam), where the horn is though to have medicinal value.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Rhino Poaching: Arrests are being made, but is it enough?
South Africa has made 123 arrests for rhino crimes this year and convicted six people. In 2010, four convictions resulted from 165 arrests. But is it enough to curb the slaughter?
On July 09, 2011 another Thai national was arrested in Edenvale, east of Johannesburg, in a joint operation by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the Hawks and forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan. The 43 year old man, identified as Chumlong Lemtongthai, is believed to be a kingpin in the illicit trade of rhino horns.
On July 09, 2011 another Thai national was arrested in Edenvale, east of Johannesburg, in a joint operation by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the Hawks and forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan. The 43 year old man, identified as Chumlong Lemtongthai, is believed to be a kingpin in the illicit trade of rhino horns.
SA Enviro News: Survey Reveals 32% Increase in Recycling, Positive Impact on Economy
In June 2011, the South African Plastic Recycling Organisation (SAPRO) released the results of its first annual SA Plastics Recycling survey in collaboration with the South African Plastics Federation. The survey showed that South Africans are gradually “going green” with a 32% increase in their recycling habits over the last four years. The survey covered a four year period from 2006 to the end of 2009.
With the increase in recycling habits, comes an increase in job creation and a welcome reduction to the country’s carbon footprint.
With the increase in recycling habits, comes an increase in job creation and a welcome reduction to the country’s carbon footprint.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Two new team members at Umzi Wethu
The Umzi Wethu project has welcomed two new team members this month. Heinrich Terblanche has taken up a position as the new Wellness Coordinator, and Anele Siswana will be assisting Heinrich as the newest intern registered counsellor. Both are looking forward to the Umzi Wethu experience and the challenges that lie ahead.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Collectible coins highlights plight of rhino
On Friday, July 01, the South African Reserve Bank released its new R5 coin series in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Reserve Bank. The new coin will feature one of six different themes including a black rhinoceros.
According to head of strategy and communications at the Reserve Bank, Hlengani Mathebula, the coin is meant to “highlight the plight of rhino at the hands of poachers.” Five million coins have been minted and were released into circulation on Friday, 1 July 2011.
According to head of strategy and communications at the Reserve Bank, Hlengani Mathebula, the coin is meant to “highlight the plight of rhino at the hands of poachers.” Five million coins have been minted and were released into circulation on Friday, 1 July 2011.
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