At 19h09 on 28 February NSRI Melkbosstrand volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following eye-witness reports of what appeared to be a large capsized boat seen floating about a nautical mile off-shore of Melkbos Point. NSRI Melkbosstrand volunteer sea rescue duty crew launched a sea rescue craft and responded to the scene but on arrival rescuers were met by the stench of a large, approximately 8 meter, decomposing whale carcass floating on its back with the underbelly giving the … [Read more...]
Floating whale carcass mistaken for capsized boat
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Join Jennings and Phakati On the Final Leg of a Long Walk for Conservation
21 July, 2011 By Leave a Comment
"Just as Mandela walked a long road to freedom, we have walked a long road for conservation," said Rights for Rhinos campaigners, Paul Jennings and Sboniso (Spoon) Phakati, as they near the end of their epic 2,000 km Musina to Cape Point walk to raise rhino poaching awareness. Assisted by Nissan SA, the two made a rewarding trip to Robben Island on Monday as part of the company's contribution to Mandela Day community outreach activities. On a visit that captured media interest from Africa … [Read more...]
Paddle to Robben Island in Honour of Madiba
18 July, 2011 By Leave a Comment
18 July marks the 93rd birthday of former president Nelson Mandela. In the spirit of goodwill and in honor of his legacy, three young adventurers set off in the early hours of Sunday morning, 17 July 2011, on an expedition paddle to Robben Island. The decision was taken to raise funds for the Bobs for Good Foundation through this endeavor as part of Madiba's call on the world to devote a moment of their time to helping others. Regardt Botes, Flip du Plessis and Christo Smeda who all hale … [Read more...]
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Anti Rhino Poaching Acitivists Nearing Cape Point after Walking 1 300 Kilometres
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As anti-rhino poaching activists Paul Jennings and Sboniso (Spoon) Phakati near the end of their 1,700 km walk from Musina to Cape Point to raise conservation awareness, a highlight of their long trek will be a visit to Robben Island on the 18 July, the former President's birthday. "In celebration of Madiba's birthday, which has become synonymous with a call to South Africans to dedicate 67 minutes to a worthy cause, we will be talking to learners who attend the small school on the island," … [Read more...]
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