SA Hunters Conservation

17/08/2026

🦅 HELP US PROTECT SA’S ENDANGERED GIANTS! / HELP ONS OM SA SE BEDREIGDE REUSE TE BESKERM! 🦅
The massive Lappet-faced Vulture is South Africa’s largest vulture, and it is under threat. With only about 160 breeding pairs left, this cirtically endangered species need your help to protect them. We are mapping their remaining territory and breeding areas to aid vital conservation efforts.

Die massiewe Swartaasvoël (Lappet-faced Vulture) is Suid-Afrika se grootste aasvoël, en hulle word ernstig bedreig. Met slegs sowat 160 broeipare oor in die land, het hierdie krities bedreigde spesie jou hulp nodig om hulle te beskerm. Ons is besig om hul oorblywende verspreidingsgebied en broei-areas te karteer vir noodsaaklike bewaringspogings.

📢 HOW YOU CAN HELP / HOE JY KAN HELP:
If you spot a Lappet-faced Vulture, please report it! We specifically need details on:
• Breeding & nesting sites (large stick nests in tree tops)
• Feeding sites (where they gather on carcasses)
As jy ’n wartaasvoël opmerk, meld dit asseblief aan! Ons soek spesifiek inligting oor:
• Broei- en nesareas (groot takneste bo-in doringbome)
• Voedingsareas (waar hulle by karkasse bymekaarkom)

📩 REPORT YOUR SIGHTINGS / MELD JOU WAARNEMINGS AAN:
SA Hunters members can log sightings on the SA Hunters APP. For members of the public, please email the location, date, and any photos to [email protected].
Lede kan alle waarnemings en inligting op die SA Jagters TOEP inlees. Lede van die publiek kan die ligging, datum en enige foto's per e-pos stuur na [email protected].

Please Share this post to spread the word! / Deel asseblief hierdie berig om die woord te versprei! 🌍👇

06/08/2026

Our manager conservation, Lizanne Nel, is a guest at this years Best Practice workshop where she will engage in discussions on inclusive growth of the wildlife sector, together with amongst others, government, the Wildlife College, SABHSSA and Sanparks.

05/08/2026

Reports on the progress in using bioligical control agents in eradication of water hyacinths in various dams.

04/08/2026

🚨 MYLPAAL-OORWINNING TEEN ONWETTIGE STROPERY MET HONDE! 🚫🐾

🦒SA Jagters vier ’n reuse-oorwinning vir natuurbewaring. Die Howick-landdroshof het vier wildstropers skuldig bevind nadat hulle met 16 jaghonde, private grond betree het met die doel om onwettig te jag.
⚖️ Die Uitspraak: Stropers skuldig aan die opset om te jag, selfs al is geen diere beseer of gedood nie.
⚖️ Die Vonnis: R8 000 boete of 12 maande gevangenisstraf per persoon.
⚖️ Die Verbod: ’n Streng wetlike bevel wat die mans permanent verbied om weer die eiendom te betree.🔮

👆Hierdie uitspraak beteken dat owerhede nou stropers met honde in hegtenis kan neem en hul skuldig bevind voordat hulle beskermde wild stroop of beseer. Dit beklemtoon ook grondeienaars se regte en bevorder die stryd teen stropery nasionaal.

Wat om te doen as jy verdagte aktiwiteite of stropery sien.
📞Meld dit aan! Onwettige jag met honde is ’n misdaad.
📞As jy vermoedelike stropers opmerk: Bly Veilig. Moenie die stropers self konfronteer nie. Kontak die polisie, plaaslike GPF, ere veldwagters of die provinsiale natuurbewaringsowerheid.
Samel Inligting in: Neem kennis van beskrywings, voertuigregistrasies en GPS-koördinate, en neem fotos.

WaVerantwoordelike jagters respekteer die wet, die grondeienaars en die natuur. Dankie aan al ons lede wat ereveldwagters is en/of saam werk om stropery te eindig.

Ons erfenis - Ons verantwoordelikheid

ʼn Onlangse uitspraak en vonnis in die Howick-landdroshof in KwaZulu-Natal bevestig ʼn belangrike beginsel: Die wet behoort nie bloot straf vir skade op te lê nie, dit behoort ook skade te voorkom, veral waar dit sake van onwettige jag en betreding betref.

30/07/2026

We all have an impact on nature in our daily lives. As true custodians of nature, we need to consider how we engage with nature on a daily basis for our own survival.

The SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association’s approach to responsible resource use is that it is not about choosing between conservation and sustainable use — it is about promoting win-win solutions by managing natural resources and development so that both wildlife/environment and people can thrive. 🌱🤝

🌍 Driving Regional Impact
On 27 July 2026, Lizanne Nel, the Conservation Manager of SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association, was invited to share the importance of responsible resource use with young leaders from SADC.This presentation was part of a fully funded training programme designed to strengthen:
* National capacity and cross-sectoral collaboration
* Leadership in advancing wildlife-based economic development
* Sustainable value chains and resilient livelihoods within SADC Member States.

This collaborative training programme highlights how mindful, responsible resource use can uplift communities while securing our natural heritage for the future.

This is a joint initiative by the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC), ALU, AWEI, the European Union, and GIZ—a massive step forward. SA Hunters is proud to participate in these crucial regional developments! 🙌🇿🇦

27/07/2026

HELP ONS ASSEBLIEF OM TWEE JONG JAGLUIPERDWELPIES TE HELP.

🐾Ons benodig donasies van wildskarkasse vir twee 6 maande oue jagluiperdwelpies. Die welpies is wees gevind deur die Cheetah Outreach Trust nadat hul ma vermoedelik dood is. Hul is tans by 'n bonafide rehabilitasiefasiliteit waar hul vir die volgende 12 maande versorg sal word totdat hulle suksesvol in 'n natuurlike omgewing vrygelaat kan word as deel van die Cheetah-metapopulasie.

🐾Ons het al vantevore gehelp met die verskaffing van gesonde voeding vir jagluiperds, aktief deelgeneem aan die nasionale sensus oor etlike jare, vrylatingsbomas op die Rietvleidam-natuurreservaat gebou en nekbande geborg ter ondersteuning van die bewaring van jagluiperds.

🐾Indien u kan bydra, finansieel of wildsvleiskarkaste) sal dit baie waardeer word. Skenkings van wildsvleis moet loodvry wees aangesien jagluiperds sensitief is vir loodvergiftiging. Vir meer inligting kontak die bewaringsbestuurder [email protected] of skakel Inyathipark by 012 8089300

Jagluipers is deel van ons natuurerfenis en dit is ons verantwoordelikheid om hulle te bewaar.



Fotos: Cheetah Outreach Trust

22/07/2026

We participated in the Wildlife Poison Prevention Working Group today to contribute to meaningful strategies and work to protect our wildlife and environment against poison.

‼️Risks of Off-Label Use of Pesticides‼️
🌿Environmental Damage
Using pesticides contrary to label instructions can contaminate soil, rivers, wetlands, and groundwater, harming ecosystems and reducing biodiversity.
🐞Harm to Non-Target Species
Off-label applications can unintentionally kill or injure beneficial insects (such as pollinators), birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, disrupting natural ecological balance.
⚠️Reduced Effectiveness and Resistance
Incorrect application rates or methods may fail to control target pests and accelerate the development of pesticide-resistant pest populations, making future control more difficult and costly.
📣Legal and Financial Consequences
The pesticide label is a legally binding document. Off-label use may violate national legislation, resulting in fines, civil liability, loss of certification, or restrictions on agricultural and wildlife management operations.
🐝Human and Animal Health Risks
Misuse can increase exposure of applicators, nearby communities, livestock, wildlife, and game species to hazardous chemicals, potentially leading to poisoning, residue contamination, and long-term health impacts.

☝️Please help as protect our wildlife heritage against poisons.

17/07/2026

Belangrike feite oor slange deur Johan Marais van ons bewaringskomitee.

16/07/2026

A wonderful opportunity to contribute to crane conservation. Grab a few friends, and spend some time in nature - recording these three crane species. Members can also capture the information on the Sightings App and we will forward the counts.

15/07/2026

🌍🇿🇦 South Africa's biodiversity is a critical national resource that underpins economic growth, environmental sustainability and social well-being.

Healthy ecosystems support food production, provide clean water, enhance climate resilience and create opportunities across key sectors, including agriculture, forestry, fisheries, tourism and biotechnology.

As environmental pressures continue to increase, strengthening biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration remains essential for sustainable development. Through the Biodiversity and Conservation Programme, efforts are being advanced to protect species, conserve natural habitats and address threats such as climate change and invasive alien species.

Investing in biodiversity is an investment in a resilient economy, healthier communities and a sustainable future for all South Africans.