It’s been a busy few weeks at Rhino Africa HQ – David has been taking a well earned break hopping the Greek Islands and we’ve sent two groups up to the Kruger to research and review some of SA’s finest game lodges.
But while the commercial side of Rhino Africa has been doing its thing, we’ve been spreading the word about sustainable tourism and joining the fight against rhino poaching which has dramatically increased in 2010.
Ross Bowers took part in a debate with several high profile speakers about the future of tourism in South Africa in a post World Cup environment. His speech made it into the Tourism 2020 magazine supplement in the Business Day in two separate articles, both of which we have featured here for you to read. The articles make for some interesting reading about the ethical and business imperatives facing the tourism industry in South Africa:
World Cup Hangover or Success? – Business Day
Keep it Rolling – Business Day
The 22 September was declared World Rhino Day by the WWF – Rhino Africa tried to round up as much support as possible for this cause that is very close to our hearts. We took to the streets of Cape Town and led a demonstration outside Parliament which was well attended by a great bunch of concerned citizens. We made some excellent headlines which we hope will go some way to raising awareness about the plight of the rhino and help increase the momentum of the fight against the poachers. Here is the news insert which appeared on prime time e-news on Wednesday 22 September:
Not only were we on e-news, but we got some great coverage in the Cape Times and Die Burger newspapers as well making the news on KFM and Cape Talk:
Sound Clip from KFM and Cape Talk
Below is a selection of the articles in which we got a mention:
Article on Page 7 of the Cape Times
https://www.tourismupdate.co.za/NewsDetails.aspx?newsId=22551
https://www.supernews.co.za/general/education-best-weapon-to-end-rhino-poaching/
https://www.health24.com/medical/Condition_centres/777-792-1461-2504,58496.asp
https://www.tourismupdate.co.za/NewsDetails.aspx?newsId=22544#
https://www.travelwires.com/wp/2010/09/blow-your-horn-on-rhino-day-rhino-africa-safaris/
https://all4women.co.za/green/go-green-tips/rhino-day.html
https://www.getaway.co.za/article/good-news-rhino-poaching
https://blog.rhinoafrica.com/2010/09/22/rhino-africa-and-friends-make-a-stand-against-rhino-poaching/Rhino Poaching on E-News
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