We are a community newspaper based in Hoedspruit, South Africa, that has its bias towards wildlife and conservation. We aim to have local, original, and relevant content that is both thought provoking and educational. We also strive to maintain a high standard of journalism.
We are in the centre of the UNESCO officially ratified, Kruger to Canyons Biosphere. Hoedspruit is generally considered to be the ‘safari capital’ of South Africa, within close proximity to the renowned and famous Kruger National Park, the Blyde River Canyon, the Timbavati, Klaserie and many other private game farms and reserves. Some of Africa’s most luxurious game lodges are also close by.
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South Africa is experiencing a significant shift in its property market, one that is increasingly reshaping both rural areas and secondary towns. Two trends are driving this change: the growing movement of urban professionals investing in customary (communal) land, and the migration of middle-class families from major metropolitan areas to smaller regional centres in search of affordability, lifestyle benefits and greater flexibility.
In the intricate biology of the human body, organs such as the breast, the colon and the lungs are lined with a defensive barrier known as the epithelium. At the heart of this barrier sits a remarkable protein called Mucin-1 (MUC1). In a healthy body, MUC1 is like a sentinel.
As the world marks the 20th World Ranger Day in Kruger’s Centenary Year, a global campaign renews Its call for justice.
The appeal speaks to the fact that this has been the most anticipated El Niño event in history against the backdrop of improved forecasts that increasingly see it becoming one of the most intense ever, and growing awareness about its impacts.
There is something almost magical about watching a bird meticulously preen itself. A White-browed Robin-Chat pauses between bursts of its melodic song to carefully draw each feather through its bill. A Hamerkop stretches a wing impossibly wide, inspecting every feather with deliberate precision. Even the most energetic swifts and swallows, seemingly forever on the wing, somehow find time to maintain their plumage. To the casual observer, it might seem like little more than avian vanity, when in reality, it is far more; in fact, it is a matter of survival.
In the intricate biology of the human body, organs such as the breast, the colon and the lungs are lined with a defensive barrier known as the epithelium. At the heart of this barrier sits a remarkable protein called Mucin-1 (MUC1). In a healthy body, MUC1 is like a sentinel.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it is legal to arrange your affairs to pay less tax, the tax court has just given us new insight, and it’s more nuanced than a simple “yes” or “no”. Company AF (Pty) Ltd v the Commissioner of SARS (“the case”) has taken another look at our General Anti-Avoidance Rules in terms of the Income Tax Act, or “GAAR”.
Spots on the Line: The R40’s Cost to Wildlife
This month has Valentines Day – but it has always fascinated me as to where did it originate and why?
Valentine’s Day is now synonymous with roses, chocolates and candlelit dinners. But it has roots far less polished – and far more intriguing.
In the intricate biology of the human body, organs such as the breast, the colon and the lungs are lined with a defensive barrier known as the epithelium. At the heart of this barrier sits a remarkable protein called Mucin-1 (MUC1). In a healthy body, MUC1 is like a sentinel.
There is something almost magical about watching a bird meticulously preen itself. A White-browed Robin-Chat pauses between bursts of its melodic song to carefully draw each feather through its bill. A Hamerkop stretches a wing impossibly wide, inspecting every feather with deliberate precision. Even the most energetic swifts and swallows, seemingly forever on the wing, somehow find time to maintain their plumage. To the casual observer, it might seem like little more than avian vanity, when in reality, it is far more; in fact, it is a matter of survival.
