Speech by Minister of Environmental Affairs on the celebration of World Ranger Day
It has been over a century, 117 years, since the very first conservation area was proclaimed in South Africa. Which may make it easy for some to forge...
Media Release: Minister of Environmental Affairs pays tribute to rangers on World Ranger Day
“The work of a ranger is a diverse and complex one. They have and will continue to lead the way for us in conserving our country”s natural...
Media Release: R2.55 million rand fine imposed on bosveld phosphates( Pty) Ltd. for water pollution.
Bosveld Phosphates Pty Ltd pleaded guilty to contravening sections of both the National Environmental Management Act and the National Water Act throug...
SANParks CEO nominated for ANN7 Conservationist of the Year Award
The adjudication of the Awards will take place partly through an Adjudication Panel and partly through a public voting process. Those who may wish to ...
Namaqua National Park Flower Report for 2015
The Park has experienced good rains the past weekend, with the first winter snow on the Kamiesberg. More rain is predicted later this week. We have ha...
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Media Release: SANParks receives a Hangar for Anti-poaching from Airlink
Speaking at the handover, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airlink Rodger Foster said the company responded to a call for assistance from the SANP...
Are you up for the challenge? Trail buffet in Wilderness
The Wilderness section of the Garden Route National Park Area Manager, Sandra Taljaard has joined the event organizers (Trisport) to extend a challeng...
Media Release: Minister of Environmental Affairs welcomes SAA Cargo decision to lift ban
The embargo had not included other wild animals not mentioned on a global list of endangered species. The decision by SAA Cargo to lift the two month-...
20% discount on accommodation booked via the Park, in Bontebok National Park
This discount is available only to new bookings made by the public from 23 July 2015 until 22 August 2015, for stays between 1 August 2015 and 22 Augu...
Media Release: KNP honours Mandela through charity
“As a tribute to our beloved Madiba who will forever remain an inspiration to nations all over the world, we call on communities to devote their...
Media Release: KNP honours Mandela through charity
“As a tribute to our beloved Madiba who will forever remain an inspiration to nations all over the world, we call on communities to devote their...
Media Release: SANParks opens bookings for 2016 winter holidays
SANParks General Manager: Media, PR & Stakeholder Relations, Reynold Thakhuli said the reason for opening both months at the same time is to make...
Media Release: SANParks devotes 67 minutes on Mandela Day
The centre which is run by a group of volunteers was established in 2008 and helps to deal with the socio economic issues of the youth around the town...
Media Release: Call for nominations for SANParks Environmental Journalist Awards
According to Daphne the Environmental Media Contribution to Conservation Award category forms part of the annual SANParks Kudu Awards – designed...