O&A lifts the lid on the supply and demand driven world of rhino poaching and horn trafficking The trade and trafficking of rhino horn represents one of the most urgent conservation challenges we face. Driven by a complex interplay of cultural beliefs, socioeconomic issues and organized crime, this illegal trade has pushed rhino species to the brink of extinction. “Despite
Out & About looked into the future of fashion with the Durban Fashion Fair The 14th annual Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) under the theme: “The Awakening” is due to take place from 17 to 19 September at the Durban Exhibition Centre. It will feature 60 designers from across Africa and includes the runway debut of the DFF Class of 2025
O&A headed to Kasane in Botswana. From enjoying sundowners on the mighty Chobe River to a face off between lions and buffalo at sunset, this was an unforgettable experience. Kasane – a small but bustling town at the far northeastern corner of Botswana close to Africa’s ‘Four Corners’ (the meeting of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe) – is a little
Out & About took time out to meet the next generation of big tuskers at the Tembe Elephant Park. Come along for the ride … WORDS AND IMAGES: SHIRLEY LE GUERN Once home to three of Southern Africa’s biggest tuskers – Isilo, Induna and Makobona – the Tembe Elephant Park is a little-known gem at the top of the legendary
Lion cub petting, farming and voluntourism as well as the sale of lion skeletons has created a massive lion breeding industry in South Africa which is now home to the world’s largest captive lion population. O&A spoke to conservation writer Richard Pierce and other experts about progress make towards ending this WORDS: SHIRLEY LE GUERN IMAGES: JACQUI PEARCE Sustainable or
The Ammazulu African Palace in Kloof opened as a five-star guesthouse 15 years ago. Out & About went on their magical mystery tour WORDS: SHIRLEY LE GUERN Exactly what is the Ammazulu African Palace? A five-star guest house perched on the edge of Kloof Gorge, overlooking the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve? An artist’s lifelong collection of artefacts, masterpieces and memorabilia? A
You’ve heard about a ‘walk on the wild side’. It’s not just a song title. Niki Moore follows in the footsteps of the otters, on the Otter Trail.
The Go South African competition aims to promote South African tourism by offering prizes, worth over a million rand. O&A spoke to Cheryl Lefevre, founder of The Sautner, an online selection of tour routes across anumber of provinces about her passion for showcasing South Africa’s diverse attractions and her involvement in this exciting initiative There aren’t too many competitions that
O&A visited botanical artist, Terry Angelos, in her fascinating studio above her Westville home. This story was born out of our discussions WORDS AND IMAGES: SHIRLEY LE GUERN Perched above her Westville home with a breathtaking view over the lush greenery that surrounds the Palmiet River, Terry Angelos’s studio is part Dickensian curiosity shop and part eagle’s eyrie. Populated with
O&A met up with Wesley Squiggles Bhayat, part of the tattoo artist family at Step Up Tattoo and Piercing Studio in Kloof Village Mall “Tattoo artists take a lot of time and put a part of themselves into every tattoo that they do. Whether it’s a client’s design or one of our own, we put our own thoughts, heart and
University of the Witwatersrand baobab ecologist and director of The Baobab Foundation, Sarah Venter, explains why Africa’s unique trees defy climate challenges and continue to continue to flourish First published by The Conversation, August 25, 2024 A baobab tree in the norther Kruger National Park IMAGE: SHIRLEY LE GUERN Baobabs reach extraordinarily old ages. Some have been found to be
KZN coffee lovers embark on a quest to find the province’s best cappucino In KwaZulu-Natal coffee is a big talking point and probably a lost opportunity when it comes to agriculture. While farmers struggle with fluctuating sugar prices and dumping of sugar, the world sees coffee prices soaring on the back of fears that climate change could impact yields negatively.
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