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Fascinating facts and records in iSimangaliso

Fascinating facts and records in iSimangaliso

While many people know the iSimangaliso Wetland Park as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its natural attributes – ecosystems, biodiversity and superlative natural beauty –...

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iSimangaliso’s fire season

iSimangaliso’s fire season

As winter deepens, rainfall eases off and the grass turns yellow and dry, conservation managers turn their attention to an integral element for the management of...

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Wild and magical – travelling iSimangaliso’s Coastal Forest section

Wild and magical – travelling iSimangaliso’s Coastal Forest section

Many people do not know the origin of the name ‘iSimangaliso’. It is derived from a Zulu proverb – Ubone isimanga esabonwa uJeqe kwelama Thonga (If...

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iSimangaliso supports and develops artistic talent

iSimangaliso supports and develops artistic talent

As part of its socio-economic development initiatives, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority is currently running a training workshop for budding artists hailing from areas surrounding the...

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iSimangaliso marine protection expands significantly

iSimangaliso marine protection expands significantly

In a massive step forward for the benefit of South Africa’s marine resources, and in particular the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site, the Minister of...

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Welcoming new learners into the iSimangaliso family

Welcoming new learners into the iSimangaliso family

iSimangaliso recently held an introductory picnic for first year bursary students in Durban. First row, left to right: Luyanda Khanyile from Mhlekani in Mkhuze studying B...

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Discovering iSimangaliso

Discovering iSimangaliso

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority has recently restructured and expanded its staff complement, introducing fresh new faces and ideas to take the organization into the next...

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iSimangaliso’s uMkhuze – a wildlife bonanza

iSimangaliso’s uMkhuze – a wildlife bonanza

The uMkhuze section of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site is 107 years old, during which time it has been through repeated cycles of drought...

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The sand forest of iSimangaliso’s False Bay

The sand forest of iSimangaliso’s False Bay

The False Bay section of iSimangaliso is possibly the most underrated area in the Park. Few realize just how special this area, comprising mostly of rare...

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iSimangaliso supports young filmmaking talent

iSimangaliso supports young filmmaking talent

They made it happen! Top left to right: Matshepo Khumalo, Jesse Poole, Mondli Mtshali, Amanda Van Jaarsveld, Jacques Van Jaarsveld, Samson Moyo, Grant Brokensha, Gustav Mummbrauer,...

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iSimangaliso supports preservation of culture through nature conservation

iSimangaliso supports preservation of culture through nature conservation

Umthayi Marula Festival 2019The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority was delighted to support this year’s Umthayi Marula Festival – an annual Thonga celebration of the first harvest...

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iSimangaliso – moving forward

iSimangaliso – moving forward

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority is forging ahead with a revised and refined vision under the management of new Chief Executive Officer Sibusiso Bukhosini. Following an...

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