Zwartkops Conservancy

28/05/2026

Win Big & Make a Difference! 🌿
Enter the Zwartkops Conservancy competition for your chance to win one of TWO incredible prizes!
🎟️ Grab a raffle ticket for just R100 and you could enjoy:
✨ A 2-night stay at the world-renowned Knysna Elephant Park
✨ Or a 2-night escape to Toorwater, a peaceful haven for nature lovers, hikers, and cyclists
By entering, you’re not only in it to win—you’re also helping to protect the beautiful Swartkops Estuary 💙
👉 Don’t miss out—get your ticket today and support a truly worthy cause!
WESSA - Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa - Eastern Cape

28/05/2026

16/05/2026

This morning, 32 people, came together to clean the BWB Beach — and in just 1.5 hours we removed a massive 100 bags of litter from our coastline after the recent storm! 🌊💪

That’s 100 bags that WON’T end up in our ocean.
Even better — 13 bags were filled with recyclables that can now be diverted from landfill ♻️

A huge thank you to the incredible volunteers and members of the MotherwellCommunity Environmental Hub for showing up and making a difference for our environment.

Special thanks to Louis and Cathy Beyers for assisting with collecting bags from the beach, and to the BWB Lifesavers who came to the rescue when our bakkie got stuck in the sand! 🚙😂

And lastly — thank you to our dedicated team who continue to show up day after day to protect and care for our estuary. Your commitment does not go unnoticed.

Every bag collected is a step toward a cleaner, healthier future. 🌍💚

14/05/2026

11/05/2026

COMMUNITY BEACH CLEAN-UP🌊

Join us this Saturday as we come together to keep our coastline clean and protect our environment especially after recent severe weather conditions! 💙
📍 Bluewater Bay Swimming Beach
🗓️ Saturday, 16 May 2026
⏰ 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Bags and gloves will be provided, just bring your energy, friends, and family! 🙌🧤

Let’s make a difference together, one bag at a time.

07/05/2026

🌿♻️ Zwartkops Conservancy – April 2026 in Action ♻️🌿

April was another busy and productive month for our dedicated teams and volunteers, who continue working tirelessly to protect and improve the Swartkops River and Estuary environment.

Throughout the month, focus areas included:

✅ Litter removal across Perseverance, Swartkops, BWB, bin sites and the Swartkops Estuary banks
✅ Ongoing alien vegetation clearing
✅ Recycling collection and sorting initiatives
✅ Progress on our Bin Project – including collection, painting and installation preparation
✅ Environmental education engagements with Masifundisane and local schools
✅ Installation of two new bins at the bottom of the stairs at Tippers Creek and at the tennis court

Every bag collected, every invasive plant removed, and every educational interaction helps create a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable environment for our communities and future generations.

A sincere thank you to all staff, volunteers, partners and community members who continue to support these important conservation efforts. Together, we are making a difference. 💙🌍

05/05/2026

ZC Crew proudly participated in the International Compost Awareness Week Workshop hosted by EnviroServ Together with MotherwellCommunity Environmental Hub and

The workshop was both insightful and educational, packed with valuable lessons on composting, waste management to make your own compost and environmental conservation both in theory and practical application.

It opened our eyes to many important environmental practices that are often overlooked and reminded us that protecting the environment starts at home. Every small action contributes towards building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future for generations to come. 💚♻️

A huge thank you to ENVIROSERV for extending the invite & to everyone involved in making the workshop a success, creating a platform for learning, sharing knowledge and inspiring positive environmental action. 🙌

Together, we continue making a difference, one step closer to a sustainable community. 🌱✨

04/05/2026