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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. Here Jennings, Phakati and learners hug a rhino on Robben Island.

"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...]

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Paddle to Robben Island in Honour of Madiba

18 July, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Regardt Botes, Flip du Plessis and Christo Smeda Paddled to Robben Island and back in hounour of Mandela Day

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

13 July, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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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