Mahlale High School
Explores Kruger’s Wildlife
We recently had the pleasure of sending students from Mahlale High School to visit our partners at the Southern African Wildlife College for a safari. This immersive experience allowed students to encounter the remarkable wildlife of the Kruger National Park region and gain firsthand insights into conservation.
The students were highly engaged, asking insightful questions and marveling at the beauty and complexity of the ecosystems around them. This game drive was not just an educational activity—it ignited a passion for conservation, with many students now considering careers in conservation. The experience left a lasting impact, inspiring the next generation of wildlife guardians.
GCC highly values its dynamic partnership with the Southern African Wildlife College, recognizing that collaboration brings key benefits. By combining diverse expertise, resources, and perspectives, we create more innovative and effective strategies to address environmental challenges. This united approach helps tackle complex issues like poaching and habitat loss, leading to stronger, long-term conservation outcomes.
Rhino Revolution x GCC:
A Collaborative Approach to Environmental Education
This month, we had the privilege of deepening our partnership with Rhino Revolution, an NGO committed to environmental education. The collaboration kicked off with an exciting exchange between our teams, as we visited each other’s schools to observe lesson delivery and teaching styles.
Rhino Revolution delivers three weekly Grade 5 classes at Ndabeni Higher Primary School in Tintswalo, focusing on education for sustainable development. This hands-on approach is led by their Executive Director, Andreas Nusch, who believes that “children growing up on the edge of Kruger National Park are crucial to the future of environmental and wildlife conservation. The joy of learning and the shared discovery of nature are the game changers.”
The lesson observed by Rhino Revolution with our high school learners focused on the theme of “Animal Matriarchs,” a unique aspect of our environmental education program that resonates deeply with partnering communities. In many cases, families and communities are held together by older women or grandmothers, known as “gogos”. This connection between animal and human matriarchs deepens the relevance of the lesson. Our high school teaching approach is distinctive, as few organizations invest focused time and resources in developing environmental education programs for this age group.
GCC’s Program Manager, Wendy Collinson, emphasized the importance of collaboration: “Ultimately, it’s the learners who matter most, and by pooling our resources and efforts, we can provide them with the best possible experience.”
Our facilitators, Lefa Malapane and Promise Mkantshwa, worked closely with the Rhino Revolution team, including Karabo Chiloane and Admire Ndlovu, under Andreas’s guidance. This exchange of ideas and methods is a testament to the power of collaboration in maintaining excellence in delivering an equitable environmental curriculum.
Welcoming our new interns – Surprise, Qoli, and Aritah – to the GCC Team
The GCC Team is growing!
We’re excited to welcome three new members, Surprise Lubisi, Qoli Mlambo, and Aritah Mfanelo Moyane, who will be joining us for a nine-month internship. During this time, they’ll have the chance to develop valuable skills in lesson design, delivery, and community engagement while working alongside our dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting the planet. We’d like to extend our gratitude to Wild Impact (formerly Africa Foundation) for their support in providing us with these qualified interns. We’d like to extend our gratitude to Wild Impact for their support in providing us with interns.
All of our interns bring a valuable set of skills that align with GCC’s mission.
Aritah, with a degree in Psychology from the University of Johannesburg, has always felt a deep connection to the environment and is eager to share her knowledge and passion with our Future Rangers.
Qoli holds a degree in Education from the University of Limpopo and aims to foster a lifelong appreciation and respect for nature in students.
Surprise, an entrepreneur who runs his own chili farming business, studied Engineering at the University of South Africa and has been supporting local schools as a former environmental educator through his role as a Wild Impact Echo Steward.
RHINO MAN on the Big Screen: Upcoming Showings
Mark your calendars!
We are excited to announce upcoming screenings of RHINO MAN in celebration of World Rhino Day 2024.
This powerful documentary, which highlights the brave efforts of those on the frontlines of rhino conservation, will be shown in both London and Johannesburg.
In partnership with Connected Planet and Timbavati Nature Preserve, these screenings offer a unique opportunity to see the film on the big screen and engage with conservationists who are making a difference.
Don’t miss the chance to witness this compelling story and learn more about how you can support rhino conservation.
If you can’t make the event, you can find the film on the following platforms:
