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The numerous caddies, bar staff and waitrons who work for Mount Edgecombe Country Club Estate’s golf courses and in its numerous bars and restaurants have been hard hit during the lockdown, unable to work and generate their normal income. Realising the frightening financial reality that faced these staff members, MECCE’s Management rallied residents and local businesses in the area to donate to a fund. In what can only be described as overwhelming acts of kindness, in just under a week R180 000 had been collected to distribute to the staff in dire need of financial support. Desiree Stone, CEO of Mount Edgecombe Country Club Estate says, “We are so appreciative and blown away by the donations that came pouring in from our residents and members which reaffirms the saying that ‘charity ET • THE CR begins at home’. The much needed funds will go a long way in supporting our hardest hit staff and their families.”
Fresh To Your Doorstep A short drive from uMdloti, Bekeka has a small farm in Waterloo where she grows the most incredible fresh produce which she used to sell at the uMhlanga Farmers’ Market. But since the lockdown, Bekeka’s routine
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Live Game Drives From The Comfort Of Your Own Home WildEarth is a live wildlife broadcaster that has built a passionate community of nature lovers. Twice a day, three hours in the morning and evening, you can watch live game drives in different South African game reserves – bringing the African wilderness into your home. WildEarth has been going for many years, but since the pandemic their numbers have rocketed worldwide. Keep an eye out for elephants, leopards, lions, cheetah, hippo and much more. Safari vehicles, guides on foot, drones, balloons, rovers and
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remote cams are all searching for their favourite characters. Available on both internet and television, this show enables you to interact with an expert game ranger in real time. Currently, WildEarth safaris come to you from Djuma Private Game Reserve, Chitwa Chitwa in The Sabi Sands, andBeyond Ngala Private Game Reserve, and Tswalu Kalahari. If you enjoy their live broadcasts and want to show your appreciation, consider making a donation to WildEarth through PayPal or with your credit card – see website for details. FOR MORE INFO: wildearth.tv
