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Archived News
We announce the winners of our annual writing competition!
Date: 2012-09-13
The public voted for their favourite essays/poems/reports/stories in the various categories, via the SANParks forum. Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to all who participated and helped make this a success!
Adult's Category Winners
Adult Essays
- Kruger National Park - More than food for the soul
By Nadine Bolttler
Adult Photo Essays
- My memorable adventure in the Kruger National Park
By Thokozani Phakathi
Adult Poetry
- This is my Africa
By Debbie Crawford
Adult Short Stories
- The cruelty of the Kill
By Gemma Blew
Adult Trip Reports
- Wildlife adventures
By Elisabeth Taucher
Children's Category Winners
Children's Poems (age 8 - 12)
- A rhino's plea
By Aaminah Patel
Children's Stories (age 8 - 12)
- Kruger Journeys
By Heather Metelerkamp
Children's Stories (age 13 - 17)
- I could have never imagined my adventure in the wild...
By Erin Sinclair
Each of our winners will receive a R1 000 voucher to be utilised for accommodation during a mid-week break. Prizes must be redeemed within six months from the date of issue. Our winners will be contacted next week to be awarded their prizes.
More information on our annual writing competition is available here.














