Exciting news for two remote farming communities near Phalaborwa!

Limpopo, South Africa (07 April 2026) – The African Conservation Trust (ACT) has helped install a cold room and solar power system at Gingirikani and Rixaka cooperatives in Phalakubeni village. This is a game-changer for local food growers to keep veggies fresh, reduce waste, and open doors to bigger markets.

Before the new cold room, farmers had to sell their vegetables on the very same day they picked them, because in the scorching summer heat, produce spoiled within hours. Now, they can harvest over several days and keep everything fresh until they have enough to make a big trip to market.

“We took our harvest to the market three times a week, and now we store it until we get enough produce. We don’t have waste or rotten stuff, and it’s improved our daily life.” says Vincent Mabunda, Coordinator at Gingirikani Cooperative.

At Gingirikani cooperative, a large insulated cold room was fitted inside a 6-metre shipping container, powered by a 6kW solar system. At Rixaka cooperative, a solar-powered borehole pump and drip irrigation system were installed. Together, the two cooperatives now farm five hectares of land with a full crop plan, growing seasonal veggies in large quantities.

The cooperatives are located near the Kruger National Park, quite far from big city markets. To bridge this gap, a refrigerated vehicle is being provided to transport crops, allowing farmers from both cooperatives to fill any weekly vegetable order and sell their fresh produce all the way to Johannesburg!

Making this happen took a team effort from several organisations, including ACT, Kruger to Canyons Non-Profit Company (K2C), and The African Stove Company (TASC), with financial support from K2C and TASC, enabling the installations.

Growing food in this region is not an easy task; farmers overcome many obstacles.

“Farmers face multiple food production challenges. Outward migration sees skilled workers leave for urban areas; many residents experience sustained unemployment, causing personal food insecurity; and small-scale farmers contend with drought, land degradation, and inadequate infrastructure.” says Carl Grossmann, Chairman of ACT.

On top of these hurdles, elephants from the nearby Kruger sometimes raid the gardens! Elephants Alive has stepped in with creative solutions like beehives to deter the ellies, along with chilli-based repellants, solar flashing lights, and metal strip fences. Watch towers have also been built at Gingirikani, which double as storerooms and honey harvesting stations.

More than 40 community volunteers work in the gardens and receive a stipend through the Social Employment Fund (SEF). Research shows that each SEF participant supports about six more people in their immediate family, meaning the ripple effect is major.

“Our families are thriving because more than 40 people volunteer in the gardens and receive a SEF stipend.” says Vincent.

Produce from the gardens is used in three impactful ways. The farmers eat it themselves, sell it to boost their income, or donate the surplus to vulnerable community members.

Sources: Project Africa.

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They made room for one more…

Limpopo, South Africa (26 March 2026) – The Rhino Orphanage (TRO) recently welcomed an unexpected new arrival. Not a rhino this time, but a month-old sable calf who needed a family just as much.

The team was called in after the little bull appeared weak, and struggling to nurse.

“The baby was weak, dehydrated and didn’t seem to drink from its mother. The property owner and attending vet Dr Ben Uys, assessed and thought that moms milk may have dried up. They were also concerned about his left eye.” TRO shared.

When he arrived at TRO in Limpopo, a clinical examination confirmed that the calf had been fighting considerable pain.

“It was discovered that the little guy had a very bad, painful cut in his mouth, a swollen lower lip and an ulcer in his left eye.”

The ‘baby’ sable was treated for pain, given antibiotics and received eye treatment. Thankfully after 24 hours of trying, he started suckling and is looking better already.

And so, the crash made room for one more.

While the name might lead you to believe the orphanage only welcomes rhinos, there happen to be a number of other residents, including goats and lambs, at TRO. They are brought in to comfort and companion the calves who are too small to be around bigger rhinos but too fragile to be alone.

TRO’s work follows four careful stages of rescue, raising, rehabilitating, releasing. Each is a step toward giving orphaned rhinos a chance to return to the wild where they belong.

The sable calf is doing well. He’s in good hands, and rare company!

Sources: Linked above.

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Smitten over a kitten! Timbavati’s white lion cub is proving to be just as fierce and frightening as its tawny siblings.

Limpopo, South Africa (25 February 2026) – ‘Rawr’ might mean ‘I love you’ in dinosaur, but in lion it means ‘Back off, I’m so fierce!’

Timbavati Nature Reserve recently celebrated the birth of its first white lion cub in over a decade, and that tiny cub has since become the apple of everyone’s eye.

A new sighting, uploaded to Facebook by Latest Sightings – Kruger, shares the fiercest little roar the Lowveld has ever heard.

Here’s the video captured by Julian Geerts:

White lions are incredibly rare in the wild. Timbavati is considered the ancestral home of these unusual cats, where the recessive gene responsible for their pale coats has naturally occurred for generations. Both parents must carry that gene for a white cub to be born, which makes sightings like this exceptionally special.

Of course, life in the wild is never easy, especially for a cub that stands out so clearly in the bush. Survival depends on strong pride protection, experienced mothers, and dominant males keeping rival lions at bay. But white lions have grown to adulthood here before, and that history gives hope.

For now, this tiny cub is slowly learning to test its strength and practice its roar while growing up under the watchful protection of its family.

Sources: Linked above.

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Impi was saved from the fate of becoming a ‘pet’ when she was just a kitten. Now mature, all four of her paws have just touched down in the wild.

Limpopo, South Africa (23 February 2026) – The team at Wild Heart Wildlife Foundation (WHWF) in Limpopo has released Impi, a young caracal they rescued as a kitten, back into a safe reserve where she can live wild and free.

Impi had been left in a small cage overnight on a farm in the Waterberg area when WHWF rescued her more than a year ago. She was stressed, and while her exact origin isn’t known, the team believes her mother was most likely killed. This is sadly the case when juvenile predators are found alone.

Sometimes, people try to ‘tame’ wild animals to keep them as pets or to exhibit them in unlicensed private collections. As was the case with Impi.

“The ultimate injustice to a wild thing meant to be free,” shared WHWF.

Wild Heart Wildlife Foundation saved her up from that fate in the Waterberg, and prepared a secure enclosure at their rehabilitation centre. The foundation specialises in rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned indigenous wildlife.

They named her Impi, meaning warrior.

Impi grew up at the rehab centre where she was kept wild. As she matured, she built strength, confidence and hunting skills that would enable her to survive and thrive on her own in nature.

“Keeping her wild, she grew up at our rehab center until she was strong enough and had developed the skills to survive in the wild, as she always was meant to.” shared WHWF.

This month, Impi was ready for release. The team opened the door to her forever home on a safe reserve without people, where there’s bush and protected land as far as the eye can see. There, she will establish territory, find a mate, and raise her own cubs.

“Be happy Impi, stay wild and free,” the team shared. “Find a mate and have babies in your gorgeous forever home.” 

Watch her release below:

Caracals are incredibly adaptable predators and can still be found across South Africa in reserves to the mountains and greenbelts of the Cape. But they face real threats. Vehicle collisions remain one of the biggest dangers, especially in the Western Cape, where urban roads cut through their territories.

Beyond that, there’s the ongoing issue of people thinking it’s acceptable to keep wildlife as pets. It isn’t. Wild animals are not trophies, status symbols, or there for entertainment. They are part of ecosystems that depend on them being what they are…wild!

“Every wild animal deserves another chance at freedom, you just have to care enough to look for solutions – and we do..” shared WHWF.

Sources: Linked above.

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Armed with an extraordinary gift for mathematics and the pride of Limpopo behind her, 17-year-old Karabo Mpuru is representing South Africa at the prestigious Taiwan International Science Fair.

Taipei, Taiwan (02 February 2026) – When Karabo Mpuru from Lebowakgomo in Limpopo overheard her physics teacher discussing science project ideas with another Grade 10 learner, her curiosity was sparked to do her own research, opening a door to a whole new world of limitless possibilities.

She recalls the defining moment when she approached her teacher shortly after the learner left, inquiring about the science ideas.

“That day, the physics homework I had was left abandoned as I started my research in search of innovation,” she says.

A driven and determined Karabo developed a research project titled, ‘Finding the constant difference in an Arithmetic sequence,’ which has proven that two newly developed formulas can find the common difference in any arithmetic sequence, whether even, odd, or any other type. The research offers practical benefits for learners, helping them save time during tests, improve problem-solving skills, and build stronger foundations in mathematics.

It’s so impressive that it has taken her from Lebowakgomo to Taiwan!

Karabo has earned an opportunity to represent South Africa by presenting her project at the Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF), which is currently taking place from 31 January to 7 February 2026. The talented high schooler is part of a national delegation led by the Eskom Expo Stellenbosch Regional Science Fair Director, alongside fellow young scientists.

Her curiosity, nurtured by the school’s supportive academic environment, has set her on a path to international recognition, a testament to how the school inspires learners to think beyond the curriculum and pursue their passions.

When asked what it took to achieve this milestone, the former Merdian Northern Academy learner said it required grit, resilience, determination, and a bold belief in what was possible.

While her current achievements lie in mathematics, Karabo’s intellectual curiosity extends beyond it.

“Recently I’ve developed an interest in neuroscience and how the brain works, integrating it with machine learning,” she explains.

Her academic interests have evolved from rocks to bones, fashion, and now biology – a flexibility that herschool environment actively encourages amongst its learners.

“My career aspirations change so frequently that I don’t want to limit myself to one career but keep my mind open to the possibility of other careers, even in the creative spaces,” she says.

Karabo encourages younger learners to stay resilient and authentic, even when faced with setbacks.

“Rejection is often just redirection,” she says.

As she prepares to represent South Africa in Taiwan, she carries with her the pride of her community and country, proof that with the right support and determination, young people can compete on the world stage.

Sources: Curro – Supplied

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The past two weeks haven’t just been tough, but they’ve tested the resilience of HERD’s carers, who have braved waterlogged terrain and roads turned into rivers to remain by the side of the elephants they’ve vowed to protect.

Hoedspuit, South Africa (29 January 2026) – The heavy rains and flooding that swept across Limpopo in January 2026 have left a deep mark on communities, landscapes, and wildlife across the province.

For Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development (HERD), these floods were more than a temporary disruption; they were a serious test of resilience. Roads have turned into rivers, and daily routines have been affected. Yet still, the organisation’s dedicated carers never once left the elephants’ sides, even when conditions were frightening.

While the elephants might have appreciated the cooler temperatures, the weather’s overall impact was detrimental. Most notably, it delayed essential medical care for Fishan, who missed a veterinary appointment to treat two abscesses on his right foot and a developing one on his cheek.

“We had scheduled a second X-ray session for Fishan this past Monday, but extreme weather conditions and the area being declared a disaster zone made HERD unreachable. Even Dr Rogers, who was to lead the procedure, was unable to leave his home.”

As a result, Fishan’s appointment has been postponed and may only be rescheduled in about two months. In the meantime, he is receiving extra care to prevent infection, with his brave carers remaining on the ground and constantly by his side.

“From early morning foraging to swims in the water, to long walks through the bush and nighttime checks, they are always close by. Their gumboots and protective rain clothing made this possible. Without them, moving safely through the reserve would not have been an option,” HERD shares.

However, after days of constant use in extreme conditions, many pairs of boots and items of uniform are now damaged beyond repair.

In the immediate aftermath of the floods, HERD has now shifted its focus to stabilisation and restoration of all that’s been lost and ruined. A simple way to stand behind the people who stand behind the elephants every single day is to donate towards carer uniforms through HERD’s Flood Relief Fund.

Sources: Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development

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In response to the recent Kruger floods, SANParks has established a disaster relief fund and is calling on support to help in rebuilding.

Kruger National Park (23 January 2026) – While damage assessment is still being done, SANParks has estimated that the cost to repair extensive damage caused by the recent Kruger floods is sitting at around half a billion rand.

The past two weeks have brought flooding across Limpopo and Mpumalanga, affecting the country’s most iconic national park. Bridges and roads have been washed away, and more than 15 camps have been flooded.

Thanks to SANParks’ rescue operations and community efforts, no injuries were sustained and no deaths reported over the flooding period.

“The most important highlight is that no lives were lost,” shares Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, WIllie Aucamp.

In response to extensive damage the floods have caused, SANParks has established a disaster relief fund to support the recovery of the park.

“Given the scale of the destruction, the Minister highlighted the critical need for external assistance, noting that the recovery required exceeds the park’s immediate internal capacity,” shares the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. “To this end, SANParks announced the official banking details of the Kruger Recovery Fund, through which donations can be made by the public, partners, and stakeholders to support rehabilitation and restoration efforts. This fund will be audited by three independent and reputable audit firms.”

SANParks Honorary Rangers are also patrons of the relief efforts, rallying support via a donation portal created on their website.

“SANParks Honorary Rangers respond to the overwhelming call from SANParks’ online community, members, friends and SANParks stakeholders to establish a dedicated disaster fund to support Kruger National Park during and following the current floods,” SHR shares, “100% of all donations received will be spent by SHR on flood related response and recovery work in Kruger National Park.”

Donations can be made by following the instructions linked here. A GivenGain fundraiser has also been set up for overseas donors.

“Let’s work together, let’s donate, and let’s rebuild the Kruger as soon as possible,” says Aucamp.

Sources: Linked above.

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A charity all the way in the UK is raising funds to rebuild K9 kennels following floods in the Kruger.

Kruger National Park, South Africa (20 January 2026) – Last week, flooding in Mpumalanga and Limpopo led to the worst recorded floods in decades, in areas of the Kruger National Park and beyond.

While the floods have subsided and operations have resumed in the park, several gates, roads and camps are still closed (more on that here). Infrastructure damage caused by the floods must now be addressed throughout areas of the park, and recovery efforts are going to be extensive.

Helpers have stepped in. SANParks’ Honorary Rangers have set up a disaster relief fund to aid in overall flood-related response and recovery work.

It’s going to take a village, but South Africa’s most iconic national park will recover.

People are stepping in from all corners of the globe to make it happen.

Blankets for Baby Rhinos, a UK-based charity, is addressing the direct needs of the Kruger’s anti-poaching K9 unit. While all dogs are safe and were successfully airlifted out of the park, some have been temporarily displaced following damage to their kennels, which in turn affects their important work on the ground.

“While the Honorary Rangers have set up a general relief fund, our focus remains firmly on anti-poaching efforts. Sadly, several K9 kennels — including the newly built kennels at Mahalangeni — have been flooded. These facilities are vital in protecting the park, and any downtime gives poachers an opportunity to exploit vulnerable areas.” shares the charity. 

Through its Project Watchdog Disaster Fund, Blankets for Baby Rhinos aims to aid in the reparations and restoration of these kennels and equipment.

“Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference…Thank you for standing with us and helping protect Kruger when it needs it most,” the charity shares.

Blankets for Baby Rhinos has supported African wildlife and endangered species for more than nine years. The volunteer-run charity raises funds to assist rhino orphanages and other wildlife rehabilitation centres in Southern Africa. It also aids in anti-poaching operations via ranger support and K9 support, funds snare removal operations, and emergency relocation of animals that find themselves outside of the national parks and in danger.

The charity raises funds through social media campaigns, local markets, fairs and raffles. Many of their supporters are crafters who help by supplying orphanages and rangers with knitted and crocheted blankets and clothing.

If you’d like to contribute towards Blankets for Baby Rhinos’ cause, find out more here.

Sources: Linked above. 

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Because lasting change in early learning is never built alone, the ClemenGold Foundation, together with Breadline Africa are rallying to build a state-of the-art early childhood development centre in rural Limpopo, ensuring the little people of Letsitele have a real chance to thrive.

Limpopo, South Africa (18 January 2026) – Today, 81% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa cannot read for meaning in any language. Education experts have come to note that this concerning reality stems from starting the conversation about South Africa’s education crisis far too late.

By the time children reach Grade 4, the gap is already wide. The foundations have already been missed.

The Reality Beyond the Stats

In rural parts of Limpopo, where early learning happens in overcrowded spaces with limited resources, unsafe toilet facilities and little access to trained practitioners, those foundations are especially fragile.

Families travel long distances to reach care, if they can reach it at all. Children arrive eager to learn, but the environment is stacked against them.

A New Beginning for Letsitele

Responding to this need, the ClemenGold Foundation has launched a campaign to raise R14.8 million towards building the Vhula Tindzumulo ECD Centre.

Vhula, meaning “to awaken”, is a response to an urgent need in the Letsitele area to give children under the age of five a real chance of succeeding at school.

Tribal land with long-term Permission to Occupy has already been secured, and plans are in place for a state-of-the-art ECD centre designed to serve up to 150 children.

What makes Vhula Tindzu powerful is not only what is being built, but how it is coming together.

Partnerships that Prioritise Rural Education

This project is rooted in a partnership between ClemenGold Foundation, which brings deep commitment to rural early learning and Breadline Africa, which brings experience in delivering compliant, child-centred infrastructure that lasts.

Donors and partners are also contributing funding, materials and expertise. Each role matters. Each contribution strengthens the whole.

“It truly takes a village,” says Joreth Duvenhage, ClemenGold Foundation director.

“No single organisation can address the challenges facing rural ECD alone. Vhula Tindzu shows what becomes possible when partners come together around a shared purpose. This centre will be a beacon of hope in rural Nkambako. It will serve as a training centre for creche teachers in the area, other adult training and act as a much-needed community hub.”

The centre will include custom-designed classrooms with natural airflow and child-sized toilet facilities in every room. Outdoor spaces will be enhanced through the planting of indigenous trees for shade and the installation of carefully selected play equipment to support physical development.

The centre will be overseen by a qualified ECD practitioner and will create 11 new jobs, with training provided to all staff.

Breadline Africa has witnessed what happens when infrastructure meets collaboration.

“When we build alongside trusted partners, we are not just delivering classrooms,” says Warren Povey, Head of Strategic Partnership at Breadline Africa.

“We are creating safe spaces where children can thrive, educators are supported and communities can plan for the future.”

With land secured, plans drawn and some funding committed, Vhula Tindzu is moving from vision to reality with the steel structure and roof currently in progress.

For those interested in learning more about the project or exploring how their CSI or philanthropic funding could be meaningfully invested, Warren and Joreth would welcome a conversation.

For more information about this project and how to participate, visit www.clemengoldfoundation.com or www.breadlineafrica.org

Sources: Supplied

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Heroes and helpers have done an excellent job at keeping visitors and staff safe, as floods strike key areas of the Kruger.

Kruger National Park, South Africa (16 January 2026) – Persistent rainfall has affected large parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The Kruger has flooded. Many regions of the park are inaccessible, with the Crocodile, Sabie, Letaba, Sand, Luvuvhu, and Limpopo rivers overflowing.

Road closures and restrictions have been set in place across several areas. Gates, including Crocodile Bridge and Pafuri, have closed, and there’s limited access between key regions, including Skukuza, Lower Sabie, and Crocodile Bridge.

Day visitor access to the park has been suspended, and the park has been strictly limited to essential delivery vehicles and airport transfers.

The South African Weather Service has indicated that rainfall is expected to continue intermittently over the coming days, with further localised flooding possible in low-lying areas.

Several camps and staff quarters are flooded, and SANParks has activated its crisis management protocols, including the evacuation of vulnerable regions. Emergency response teams are also active, monitoring river levels and infrastructure. Communication with local authorities, disaster management centres, and emergency services is ongoing.

In stressful times like these, humanity shows its colours. As floods push on, so have the heroes.

SANParks’ emergency response and support teams have shown up in full force, evacuating stranded families and staff members, continuously monitoring conditions and making sure that everyone is safe. Even the park’s loyal K9 doggies are being well looked after.

“Our deepest appreciation to the K9 manager, pilots, rangers, and support teams in Kruger National Park for taking care of all the K9s during this difficult time. Your swift, coordinated efforts and exceptional care ensured the safe airlifting and evacuation of the dogs from Mahlangeni Ranger Post and Letaba Ranger Post.” shared SANParks.

Images captured by Gareth Zitha have also grabbed attention. As evacuations of guests from Lower Sabie and Crocodile Bridge were underway, Zitha captured tender moments between visitors and staff being guided to safety, and their heroes in action.

In one image, an emergency responder shares a comforting hug with a mom after he brought her and her two young children to safety. When words fail to describe Ubuntu, these images speak volumes.

“SANParks continues to closely monitor the situation in collaboration with disaster management authorities and will provide regular updates as conditions evolve. The safety of guests, staff, and surrounding communities remains our highest priority.

For official updates, members of the public are encouraged to follow SANParks communication platforms and local traffic advisories. Further updates will be communicated as the situation evolves.” shares SANParks.

Sources: Linked above.

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