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21 May 2026

UMP and SANParks to Celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and South African National Parks (SANParks) will celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity under the theme: Biodiversity through different lenses: Science, Society and Stewardship.

The two institutions have established a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in biodiversity conservation, research, training, and human capital development. This partnership has been pivotal in providing workplace training for UMP students and strengthening research collaborations between UMP and SANParks scientists.

The event will showcase the UMP–SANParks partnership as part of the lead-up to the Kruger National Park centenary milestone on 31 May 2026.

Members of the media are invited to attend the event as follows:

  • Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
  • Time: 09:00 – 12:00
  • Venue: Great Hall, University of Mpumalanga, Mbombela Campus

For RSVPs and interview requests either:

Tlangelani Ubisi – Director: Stakeholder Liaison and Communication, University of Mpumalanga

Laura Mukwevho – Media Relations Practitioner, Kruger National Park

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South African National Parks (SANParks)

JP Louw
Head of Communication and Spokesperson

Media Enquiries

Reynold “Rey” Thakhuli
General Manager: Communications Kruger National Park