Kruger2canyon vol 16 10 by Mark Bishop

Hoedspruit

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BOEREMARK Next Market on 7 April 2018 @ BOSVELD CENTRE 2.2KM out of town on R40

Vol 16 Issue 10, 23 March 2018, Kruger2Canyon News, Shop 12, Kamogelo Centre, Hoedspruit. Tel 015 793 2617 email: heidi.lee@mweb.co.za

Flying for the environment in Africa

Bateleur volunteer pilots fly for the environment in Afrika, making a difference daily with their passion for aviation. Seen here is Leigh Combrink, co-ordinator of Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Operation Oxpecker Project delivering redbilled oxpeckers from Kruger National Park to Mokala National Park, courtesy of The Bateleurs.

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Zelda de Keijzer HOEDSPRUIT - This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Bateleurs - Africa’s first private flight support programme for conservation. It is only fitting that this milestone coincides with the organisation’s relocation to

Hoedspruit, a hub of conservation activities in South Africa, where they will continue their work in the air to protect life on earth. The Bateleurs was founded in 1998 by Nora Kreher, who had a passion for wildlife and nature conservation. She died in 2008 at the age of 77, leaving

her mark on Southern Africa’s wild life and environmental conservation. The late conservationist and patron of The Bateleurs, Dr Ian Player described her as ‘one of the really great heroines in the conservation struggle in SA. She was a woman of indomitable courage, highly intuitive and

deeply motivated to save the little wilderness left in SA.’ The Bateleurs is a Non Profit Company (NPC), with over 250 volunteer pilots and aircraft. It provides its beneficiaries and the public with an aerial perspective of the environment and has coordinated several,..cont on page3....

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LOCAL’S LEKKER

Rotary delivering wheelchairs to those in need Lovelle Henderson HOEDSPRUIT - ‘The great protector of those less advantaged persons, acts in weird and wonderful ways’, says Rotarian Christine du Preez. Rotary Hoedspruit recently received a consignment of wheelchairs from overseas Rotarians, delivered to Middleburg Rotary, with no possible way of getting them to Hoedspruit when out of the blue a Samaritan arrived on

our doorstep. Stinus Breedt, a friend of Rotary, upon hearing of their plight immediately and generously offered Christine and Wynand de Bruyn, also a Hoedspruit Rotarian, the use of his truck and workers to load the vehicle which arrived in Hoedspruit on Monday. One of the astonishing plusses of having a Rotary Club in your area is their huge ability to rally the whole community around. Rotary is getting the

Hoedspruit public involved in their mission to deliver as many wheelchairs as they can obtain to those in need.

Precious little Roxanne gets her own wheels Sonja Botha

078 819 1336 thepetbar@xpress.co.za www.thepetbar.co.za Next to Voltex, behind PnP Centre, Hoedspruit

ACORNHOEK - Little Roxanne Shubane (4) who lives in Acornhoek has cerebral palsy (CP). Kgatetso Lovejoy Sadiq, her mother, noticed that something was not quite as it should be with Roxanne’s development when the baby was about 4 months old. “Her neck was very floppy” says Lovejoy. Roxanne was taken for tests and diagnosed with CP at the rehabilitation center at Tintswalo Hospital. ‘Roxanne is like a breath of fresh air whenever she visits Hlokomela’, which is run by Christine du Preez. ‘Her friendly, vibrant smile makes us all love her even more every time we see her.’ observe the staff of Hlokomela, which is the family’s care center of preference. As the saying goes: ‘children grow with love, and the same was true for Roxanne’ - until she got too heavy for her mom to carry her on her back anymore. Roxanne needed a wheelchair so Middelburg Rotary Club and Hoedspruit Rotary Club generously donated a pink and black coloured wheelchair to this beautiful little girl. ‘This has made my life so much easier, as my little girl is growing so fast’ says Lovejoy. Roxanne can now sit comfortably and well postured in her new wheelchair. The smile on her and her mommy’s faces was priceless.

‘The earth has music for those who listen’ - unknown

Call: 0766324004 or e-mail: pierre@ecologic.co.za

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NEWS & VIEWS

Flying for the environment in Africa...cont

...from page1...diverse missions, throughout South Africa and Africa, in support of environmental issues. The Bateleurs provides decisionmakers, researchers, educators, other NPCs and the media with information that assists them to make sound environmental decisions.

There is no charge to beneficiaries for the missions flown by The Bateleurs. Missions are made possible through the philanthropy of our volunteer pilot members and the free use of their aircraft and time, which constitutes around 70% of the ‘value’ of The Bateleurs. The organisation relies solely

on funding to cover their operational costs that includes ad hoc payments to volunteer pilots for fuel and other mission-related expenses. Nature writer James Clarke once described the Bateleurs as ‘an environmental air force which has had profound effect on conservation tactics in southern Africa.’ Missions flown have varied from exposing illegal activities, monitoring proposed developments (mining, toll roads, housing); tracking animals with telemetry equipment; conducting surveys of animal populations (such as 14 microlights counting elephants in the Maputo Elephant reserve); identifying Wattled Crane nests and counting eggs (for reclamation and artificial incubation of the second egg); transporting endangered wildlife between conservation areas to documenting vulnerable wetlands adjacent to urban sprawl. Volunteer pilots frequently fly rhino anti-poaching patrols and provide support for crime scene investigators in the Kruger National Park. The list of missions goes on, with well over 600 missions flown to date, many of which involved several aircraft and many days spent in the air. ‘If ever there was an eagle that symbolises complete mastery of the sky, it’s the bateleur.

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was themed Travel, Enjoy and Respect which provided a platform for tourist guides to discuss their role in creating an awareness to the valuable contribution of sustainable practices towards tourism development. In his speech, Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom said ‘there is huge potential in tourism’ quoting from what the President of South Africa Cyrill Ramaphosa said during the state of the nation address. The Minister applauded the work done by tourist guides as destination representatives, as it contributes to the success and sustainability of the industry. He emphasised that guides must commit to passion, pride

and professionalism. The minister further said ‘that tourist guides are critical to the success and sustainability of the industry, and that the industry’s success ride on the coat-tails of the memorable experiences shaped by tourist guides as they usher local and international visitors through our beautiful country’. ‘Tourism has the potential to double the number of jobs it creates in the economy’, he added. ‘To this end, we have invested in capacity building programmes at our World Heritage Sites to up-skill tourist guides in customer care, interpretation and other areas as well as to train new entrants into the field of adventure and

Int. Tourist Guides Day HOEDSPRUIT - The Department, in collaboration with the Limpopo Department of Economics Development, Environment & Tourism (LEDET) and the Limpopo Tourism Authority (LTA), hosted the International Tourist Guides Day (ITG) celebration in Hoedspruit at the Rhino Convention Centre. On 15 March 2018 Tourist guides from across the country gathered at the Rhino convention Centre to attend the International Tourist Guides Day Celebrations, and to engage on issues that affect the guiding industry. The two day programme

Raptors Lodge

R1 700 000

Investment opportunity! This secure 2-bedroom unit offers good income potential from short term rentals and is sold fully furnished. The property has an open plan lounge and kitchen with large double sliding doors which open out onto the patio with braai area and view of the bush. The kitchen is well equipped with a pantry cupboard and additional cupboard for storage. Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, air-con, built-in cupboards and study nooks. Sliding doors lead out onto the patio. The unit also features a double carport. Michelle Severin 083 469 3821 Web ref: 1085443

Karongwe Game Reserve

R9 900 000

This 4-bedroom private lodge, situated on the Kuvenyami river, has numerous wooden decks and balconies, perfect for watching game crossing and drinking by the river. All bedrooms are en-suite. This home also has 4 carports, staff accommodation and is sold with all the furniture and game viewer. Purchasing this lodge, you become a shareholder in Mafunyane which is 1670 ha in extent which forms part of Karongwe, home of the Big 5, and has unlimited traverse over 9000 ha with 420km of game drive roads. Elmarie van Zyl 082 888 2026 Web ref: 1094344

Andre Botha

All in a days work for The Bateleur volunteer pilots, doing their bit for conservation in Africa

Rocking as it flies, like the French tight-rope walker whence its name comes, the bateleur spends timeless

days gliding effortlessly high above the African landscape, taking in every detail of the world that sweeps beneath its

path.’ – Sven Kreher, chairman of the Bateleurs. For more info contact: Zelda: info@bateleurs.org

Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom speaking at the Tourist Guides Day in Hoedspruit

culture site guiding’ concluded Hanekom. The Minister highlighted

Hoedspruit

that tourism growth could be achieved through innovative tourism offerings. ‘The growth

R 2 000 000

This 3-bedroom family camp is built among the rocks and trees and gives one a true bushveld experience. It has a little bit of everything and comes ready to move in as it’s furnished and with a game viewer. The terrain has many large granite rocks giving it character, making it popular with various types of lizards and there is a waterhole where animals frequently come to drink. Located on a 2500 hectare game reserve, with traversing, bird hides and Olifants River frontage. Rob Severin 083 469 3820

Blyde Botanical Reserve

Web ref: 1093993

R 1 650 000

This lovely half-built house has loads of potential to be turned into your dream home, with the added bonus of river views! Comprising 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this is an ideal family home. The living room and kitchen were designed as an open plan area and there is also a larger lounge situated upstairs leading out to a small patio with wonderful views. The property is tucked away from all the neighbours, so your privacy is guaranteed. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity! Delaine Muller 072 117 1133

Web ref: 1094548

and sustainability of the industry rests on a thriving domestic tourism market’ he stated.

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LOCAL’S LEKKER

Miss South Africa 2018 Drakies are inspired! finds two Lowveld girls Retha Redelinghuys

HOEDSPRUIT – On Friday, 16 March Fanie Langenhoven a local artist visited Laerskool Drakensig Primary. He shared his creative ideas and knowledge with the Grade 6 and 7 learners. He shared a variety of different methods of painting and draw-

ing. Fanie surprised one of the Grade 6 learner by giving him the spray paint art piece he created in front of the learners. A big thank you to Mr. Langenhoven for spending time with the learners, they learned a tremendous amount and were inspired to be creative and enjoy making art.

Eureka Kambaku from Hazyview

Akile Khoza from Bushbuckridge

WESTERN CAPE - The Miss South Africa 2018 roadshow visited the Western Cape this weekend with the regional auditions held at Cape Town’s Grand West Casino and Entertainment

girls not only have looks and personality, but they are brainy too! Twenty-threeyear-old Eureka Khambako comes from Hazyview, and is studying medicine while Akile Khoza (23), from

World, Sun Park, with seven contestants making it to the next round. Two of the seven qualifiers are born and bred Lowveld girls currently studying at Stellenbosch University. The

Bushbuckridge, is doing her Masters in neuroscience. The judges were Bokang Montjane (Miss South Africa 2010), radio presenter and TV personality Anele Mdoda, Miss World 2014 Rolene Strauss, radio personality Jeremy Harris, Gareth Flusk (Miss SA Organisation) and Suzette van der Merwe (Miss South Africa 1990 and Miss SA Organisation). The qualifying contestants now stand a chance to make it to the Top 12 who will be announced on May 3. The 60th Miss South Africa 2018 will be crowned on May 27 at the pageant’s diamond jubilee to be held at Sun International’s new flagship Time Square Sun Arena in Pretoria. The winner will take the crown and more than R2-million in prizes. The Miss South Africa regional auditions wrap up at Carnival City Sun Park in Johannesburg from Friday, April 13, to Sunday, April 15. Registration for those wishing to enter Miss South Africa 2018 is open on the Miss South Africa website www. misssa.co.za.

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NEWS & VIEWS

Hoedspruit women care for vulnerable children

Lovelle Henderson HOEDSPRUIT - A group of committed women from Hoedspruit Rotary has become involved in a new project at the Ekuruleni (Place of Peace) centre for orphans and vulnerable children in Tintswalo village. The centre caters for 226 children between the ages of five and eighteen, who are orphans and considered vulnerable. The children attend local schools during the morning and go to the centre for lunch and spend their afternoons and weekends there. Sadly only fifty of the children benefit from Government funding. At the request of the centre management, a sewing skills outreach project has been started by Rotarians and volunteers to develop sewing skills for the carers, so they in turn can pass these skills on to the children, ultimately enabling them to gain simple life skills such as sewing on buttons and turning up hems. Rotary has been able to donate some sewing machines, fabric and essential equipment and the plan is now for the group

Listing #: 1hs1357756 This property is situated on a stand with magnificent trees and a stunning Bushveld setting. The design allows one practical refurbishment solutions, a prime example of this is the double volume in the bathroom which would easily allow the addition of a bathroom to the upstairs loft area. A recently renovated unit of the same design is available for potential purchasers to view. Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate is a secure Wildlife Estate situated in the heart of Hoedspruit, yet once inside, one feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of town. The Estate is well stocked with a diversity of plains game and is therefore ideal for walking, running and cycling Price: Agents:

R1.2 million Belinda Barkas

076 479 8906

Listing #: 1hs1346741 This original and painstakingly renovated colonial farmhouse set on 46 hectares, will transport you back to the days of yore... Steeped in history, sheltered beneath the majestic Northern Drakensberg mountains and poised above the splendour of the Lowveld bush, lies this rural hideaway with scope to enhance for a one of a kind guesthouse or a farmstead to suit a large family. Located some 25km from the Big Game town of Hoedspruit in Limpopo Province, on the doorstep of the Kruger National Park, this property offers a one of a kind opportunity for the discerning buyer. Price: Agents:

R13.25 million Engela van Staden Tracy Baynham

Listing #: 1hs1219287

to gain sufficient confidence to make basic items such as pencil cases and shoe bags for each other. This will hopefully motivate them to take their sewing skills further and hopefully in future their skills may provide them with a means to earn an income. Certain sessions will also focus on making items for sale locally. Future plans include equipping and developing the activities room and the centre library, where volunteers can help improve the children’s literacy and numeracy and generally provide a happy playground for learning and enjoyment for the children and their carers. It is essential that the project is financially sustainable so that the full benefit of Rotary’s initial hard work will be maintained. If anyone would like to learn more about the project or assist with donations please contact: Hazel hazel.i.partington@gmail.com Further information about the club’s activities can be found on our website (www.hoedspruitrotary.co.za). More up to date information is on the club’s Facebook page.

082 565 3611 072 223 0520

Listing #: 1hs1357361

This wonderful opportunity for a developer with vision to take advantage of a surveyed and pegged property development with 600 meters of magnificent Blyde River frontage. Water and power infrastructure in the form of a 2000kva transformer and a 25 hectare take-off of high quality pressurized water from the Blydepoort Dam, are already in place. Sub divisional approval has been obtained for the development of 100 freehold title residential stands, 140 townhouses, 6 commercial stands along with conference and clubhouse facilities. This 27.6 hectare development lies at the base of the majestic Northern Drakensberg mountains and incorporates 10,7 hectares of private open space on the banks of the Blyde River, with its breath-taking riverine forest.

This magnificent stand lies on the seasonal Zandspruit River within the plains game Zandspruit Bush and Aero Estate. The stand is elevated above the river with views of the Drakensberg mountains above the opposite bank. A soaring evergreen Weeping Boerbean tree anchors the property on the river that stretches back to end against the estates paved runway. This property has rights to build a hangar on the side of the airstrip. A thousand hectare wilderness area is situated across the river from the property and has a number of game drive routes and hiking/cycling trails. The residential side of this pet friendly estate has paved roads, 24 hour manned security and enjoys easy access to Hoedspruit Town.

Price: Agent:

R20 million Engela van Staden Tracy Baynham

082 565 3611 072 223 0520

R1.4 million Tom Gelletich

Listing #: 1hs1364326

079 069 7700

Listing #:

1hs1361967

This expansive home lies on the banks of the Zandspruit river within the 5500 hectare Rietspruit Big Game reserve. Superior finishes and solid teak cupboards and white caesar stone counters. This lovely home flows through a double volume open plan living/kitchen area through stack away doors onto an undercover patio with built in barbeque, bar and rim flow pool overlooking the river. The home includes an office, storeroom, scullery, pantry and staff quarters. As well as double garage and carport.

This unit has a village feel focusing on open spaces enhancing safe family living with game drives, cycling and walking routes that can be enjoyed within the bigger Estate. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with the main bedroom being en-suite. Open plan living area with double sliding doors leading out onto your own private outside entertainment area. This unit is due to be completed by end January 2019.

Price: Agents:

Price: Agent:

R7.424 million Tom Gelletich

079 069 7700

R1.35 million Belinda Barkas

Listing #: 1hs1364778 Stunning original farmhouse on Leadwood Big Game Estate set on a double size stand with incredible mountain views and significant infrastructure. This home features four spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, study, kitchen and a patio area. Two well-appointed cottages, one two bedroom and one, one bedroom offering a larger family the opportunity to separately home elderly parents and teenagers with ease. Price: Agent:

R7.95 million Belinda Barkas Tom Gelletich

076 479 8906 079 069 7700

076 479 8906

Listing #: 1hs1352820 Laid-back living, create your own splendid bush getaway. This stunning property is situated on a riverbed with magnificent trees and riverine bush. Moditlo Estate - an exclusive and privileged lifestyle set in true African bush. Own your own piece of paradise set within a 10 000ha Big 4 conservancy. Enjoy the best of both worlds only 12km from the safari capital of South Africa, Hoedspruit where all amenities are available. Moditlo Estate offers 1ha stands that are strategically positioned to give you superb views of the majestic Drakensberg mountains or the magic of sipping sundowners along pristine riverine bush. Price: Agent:

R510 000 Engela van Staden Tracy Baynham

082 565 3611 072 223 0520

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NEWS & VIEWS

Drakie se eie Karate kids! HOEDSPRUIT – Saterdag, 17 Maart het leerders van Laerskool Drakensig deelgeneem aan die JKA Karate Limpopo Kampioenskappe. Hulle het hul talent uitgebeeld in Kata en Kumite. Die volgende leerders het

medaljes verwerf: Phillip Ferreira o/13 oranje belt 2 goue medaljes, William Vos o/13 groen belt 2 goue medaljes, Sky Keyser o/11 wit belt 2 goue medaljes, Aurette Ferreira 0/10 oranje belt 2 goue medaljes, Amelia Breek 0/8 geel belt 2 goue medaljes.

Al die leerders het hul Limpopo klere in karate verwerf en sal die provinsie later die jaar verteenwoordig by die Suid-Afrikaanse kampioenskappe. Baie geluk aan al die leerders wat deelgeneem het julle hou Drakies sê naam Hoog.

Amelia Breek 0/8 geel belt 2 goue medaljes

Aurette Ferreira 0/10 oranje belt 2 goue medaljes.

Phillip Ferreira o/13 oranje belt 2 goue medaljes.

Retha Redelinghuys

William Vos o/13 groen belt 2 goue medaljes.

Practise makes PERFECT!

Sky Keyser o/11 wit belt 2 goue medaljes.

Drakie Pride!

HOEDSPRUIT – Congratulations to Thapelo Malatji of Drakensig Primary, she has qualified to participate at the SA athletics championships with Anika Wallace and Shally Moyo. We are so proud of them. Thapelo was Victrix Ludorum at Interhouse, at the Mariepskop meeting, at Drakensig’s Prestige meeting and at the Inter Primary School’s athletics at Duiwelskloof. She is an all-rounder who

Thapelo Malatji, Shally Moyo and Ankia Wallace

excelled in 100m, 200m, 75mHurdels, 200mHurdels, Long jump and High jump.

SA’s toe vir Riepie se Casey Chantelle Redelinghuys

Congratulations to Enock Sekgobelo who was chosen for the Limpopo hockey team! Drakies is so proud of you!

KAMPERSRUS – In die Paarl, soos hul sê, is die gastedorp vir van vanjaar se Suid-Afrikaanse Atletiekkampioenskappe. Die Riepie

Nina van Eeden 078 778 9014 | Dina de Waal 083 327 0325 info@moov2move.co.za

is bevoorreg om te kan spog met hul Casey van Wyk wat die naweek aan die groot kompetisie gaan deelneem en Limpopo gaan teenwoordig. Casey is so ‘n veelsydige atleet dat sy vir twee items, naamlik hoogspring en verspring, gekwalifiseer het. Casey is ‘n Gr.5 leerder by Laerskool Mariepskop en neem aan alle sportsoorte deel. Sy voel sy is goed voorbereid vir die uitdaging wat kom, maar is tog effe skrikkerig. Sy glo dat sy baie ondervinding sal opdoen en steeds die geleentheid baie sal geniet. Sy is die blyste dat haar pa van oorsee af hier gaan wees om haar te kan ondersteun. Die Riepies staan breëbors van trots agter Casey en wens vir haar net voorspoed toe vir die SA’s. #riepietrots

Her biggest challenge this year was choosing which four items to do at every meeting.

This multi-talented athlete is definitely a force to be reckoned with!

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PROMO STATION

Riepies hou ‘n Einstein se snor’ dag Regte Riepie Robbotte! Die leerders van Laerskool Mariepskop het die afgelope Vrydag almal soos robotte aangetrek om gees op te bou voor hul konsert ‘By Einstein se snor’. Hierdie regteRiepie-robotte is Franco Badenhorst en sy klein broer, Brendan Rutherford, Vinette Rutherford en Miané Aichinson.

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HOEDSPRUIT BUSINESS DIRECTORY Advertise in Kruger2Canyon to get a FREE listing on our Business Directory ACCOMMODATION Fleur de Lys guest farm 079 505 3665 Marula Camp/ Tshukudu Safaris 015 001 7084 BUSINESS / SHOPS / SERVICES ABC Information Technologies 015 793 0851 ABC Information Technologies 079 875 8888 Agri Box 082 888 0520 Barefoot Dance Academy 083 785 5354 Blackbird Business Services 082 552 6594 Boek & Pen 015 793 0859 Bureu de Change 015 793 1368 Crocodile Printers 087 802 8307 Deltec Solar 015 793 2448 Darkie Design Interiors 079 503 0151 Ecologic Degreaser 089 525 9210 Fruitful Living 015 793 3703 Gabriella’s Décor & Events Hire 074 140 6069 Goddin&Godding (24’ SOUTH) 072 467 3310 Hancolodi 079 432 3505 Hangupz (24’ SOUTH) 082 440 8514 Hi-Q Hoedspruit 015 793 1580 Hobby Box 015 793 0043 Howzit (24’ SOUTH) 082 304 9131 Hoedspruit Paws 078 431 3161 Hoeds Wildlife Est Pharmacy 015 793 1427 InterAfrica Money Exchange 015 793 1368 Joburg Online 015 793 0093 Khaki Fever 015 793 0943 Kill-a-Bug 083 258 5537 Kruger2Canyon News 015 793 2617 Lodge Locums 082 855 0032 Maruleng Municipality 015 793 2409 Mediation & Training 083 253 3675 Moov to Move / Nina 078 778 9014 Organic Virgo (Seedlings) 060 475 3645 PicknPay Hoedspruit 015 793 0482 Round Da Bend (24’ SOUTH) 078 431 3161 Rustique Interiors 082 385 1297 Simply Sewing 072 210 7411 SPAR Hoedspruit 015 793 2305 Tops @ SPAR 015 793 2069 Top 2 Bottom Cleaning 073 722 7913 Valencia Fabrics / Nelspruit 013 752 7005 Vehicle License Department 015 793 0838 Woodenways Luxury Furniture 013 590 5018 CONSTRUCTION & INDUSTRIAL BUCO 015 793 0560 Coastal Hire 015 793 0971 Drain Surgeon 015 793 1484 DU Paint & Tool 015 793 0225 FA Construction 076 341 7536 Hoedspruit Tool & Tile 015 793 0195 Hoffmans Thatching 015 793 1530 LED Electrical and Pumps 083 501 8979 Midrand Aircon Hoedspruit 015 793 3337 Pool & Spa specialists 015 793 0166 Talisman 015 793 0560 Trellidor 013 752 4022 Wildlife Thatch 015 793 0792 SCHOOLS & EDUCATION Drakensig Laerskool 015 793 3756 Drakensig Pre-primer 015 793 2401 Perspective Training College 082 787 4471 Hoedspruit Christian School 015 793 2067 Lowveld Academy 015 793 3750 Mariepskop Laerskool 079 529 6071 Mariepskop Pre-primer 082 880 7069 Southern Cross Schools 015 793 0590

EMERGENCY – HELP LINES After Hours Emergency Doctors 084 770 1741 Air Force Base Hoedspruit 015 799 2911 Ambulance AFB 015 799 2065 Ambulance Hoedspruit 015 793 1581 Ambulance Tintswalo 101 77 Farm watch/ Plaaswag 072 310 0032 Fire Brigade AFB 015 799 2172 Fire Brigade Maruleng 015 793 0536 Hoedspruit Medical Rescue 072 170 0864 Hospital AFB 015 799 2065 Hospital Tintswalo 013 795 5000 Police Hoedspruit 015 799 4000 Protrack 015 793 2585 MEDICAL & VETERINARY SERVICES Counselling Ronelle Joubert 082 787 4471 DR Van Eeden (Dentist) 015 793 1876 DR Werner Muller (Dentist) 015 793 1894 Hlokomela 072 698 6538 Hoedspruit Clinic 015 793 2342 Hoeds Wildlife Est Pharmacy 015 793 1427 J Coetzee (Clinical Psychologist) 015 781 0012 Marlie Landman (Eye Clinic) 082 803 0369 Med Centre (Dentists) 015 793 0845 Med Centre Emergency No 079 102 919*2 Optometrist (M. Landman) 082 803 0369 ProVet Veterinary Hospital 015 793 0797 REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY Century 21 015 793 1534 Fine & Country 083 377 6622 Pam Golding 015 793 2712 Wildfig Apartments 083 977 9678 RESTAURANTS & CATERING Anne’s Cotton Club Café 079 286 5600 Desperate Housewives 015 793 0820 Silverwings Spur 015 793 0559 Sleepers Railway Restaurant 015 793 1014 Three Bridges 079 912 9416 SPA’S & SALONS African Summer Spa 015 793 1895 Africology Spa 076 339 1035 Godding& Godding Spa 082 808 9203 Hooked on Hair 015 793 0475 StylistiX Hair &Beauty 015 793 2944 TOURISM & THINGS TO DO 24 Deg. South / Old Silk Farm 072 467 3310 Amurala Lapa 015 781 7766 Ashtons Kruger Shuttle 015 793 2617 Blyde Canyon Adventure 015 795 5961 Cheetah Paw 079 563 4463 Daktari Wildlife Orphanage 082 656 2969 Eastgate Airport 015 793 3681 Garden of Eden 079 505 3665 Godding&Godding 082 808 9203 Hoedspruit-info 015 793 2167 Hds Endangered Species Centre 015 793 1633 Imbizo Gallery 087 808 2826 Khamai Reptile Park 087 806 2093 Moholoholo Rehab Centre 082 907 5984 Roots of Rythms 083 785 5354 Sun Catchers (Hot Air Ballooning) 087 806 2079 Sky-Way Trails 013 737 8374 VEHICLES. SPARES & REPAIRS Cronje Vervoer 079 695 5444 Deltec Batteries Hoedspruit 015 793 2448 Hi-Q Tyres 082 804 2502 Laeveld Trekkers 087 806 5616 Motor bike hire (24’ SOUTH) 082 859 0966

Trail Run Series – a first for the Hoed Heidi Lee Smith

HOEDSPRUIT – Exciting times lie ahead for fitness fiends, as Lowveld Trail Running launches the first Pam Golding Wildlife Estate Trail Run Series in Hoedspruit. Michael Dickerson, who also brought the Parkrun to Hoedspruit, together with Andrew Booth of KZN Trail Running are the brains behind the series. The series will comprise of four trail runs to be held on Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Zandspruit Bush & Aero Estate, Blyde Wildlife Estate and Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve. Each event will have three distances available 5km, 10km and approximately 20km. Participants can enter the full series or each individual event where they can enjoy the unique experience of running or walking with wildlife on these exclusive estates. The series is primarily focused on the community and has been geared to bring trail running to the people and get the people to the trails. This has all been made possible by the commitment of Pam Golding Properties Hoedspruit, the title sponsors, and the open arms of the estates that are willing to share their beautiful properties.

Participants are able to give back, just by entering, as with each event, a portion of the entrance fees will go towards a worthwhile cause. The estates have earmarked the funds to go towards either a conservation fund or a school in need. At each event there will also be a ‘Shoe Box’ which will be used to collect donated shoes from runners. These shoes will be donated to runners from the community who are not able to purchase their own. Lowveld Trail Running has made a facility available, where individuals or companies, are able to sponsor participants entrance fees from pre-selected schools. Often these runners, no matter how talented they are, have never had the opportunity to take part in these type of events before. This series offers a double edged sword, in not only getting these children to participate, but also getting them into the wild. ‘Being community focused we want the whole family to come and join in the fun. With that in mind we welcome runners, joggers, walkers and people of all ages and abilities. Even parents with little ones who do not have baby sitters can take advantage of the KidZone’s that will be made available. Parents can

leave their toddlers (over two years old) with qualified caregivers allowing parents peace of mind whilst they enjoy the trails. We really look forward to hosting visitors and locals

to this exciting series where you will get to experience some really unique trails,’ says Michael Dickerson of Lowveld Trail Running. Save these dates: Hoedspruit

rugbyspelers van Laerskool Mariepskop was bevoorreg om te kon deel in sy kennis. Van lynstane, doelskoppe en balvaardighede is van die min vaardighede wat die seuns by hom kon leer. Die span by Nkombe Renoster-inisiatief ondersteun, motiveer en lei lede van ‘n Anti-

renosterstropery-eenheid op. Die inisiatief het konstant befondsing nodig om na die toegewyde troepe om te sien. Die professionele troepe veg op die oomblik vir die toekoms van alle wilde diere waar die renosters op die voorfront is. Joe ondersteun die insiatief

deur die gemeenskap bewus te maak van Nkombe en hul doelwitte en verantwoordelikhede. Laerskool Mariepskop en ‘n anonieme skenker het saam met Joe ‘n sagte plek vir Nkombe en het ‘n donasie van R10 000 aan hul gegee.

Rugby red renosters Chantelle Redelinghuys KAMPERSRUS – Joe Pietersen, ‘n voormalige Springbok- en Stormers rugbyspeler, is ‘n voorstaander en ambassadeur vir Nkombe Renoster-inisiatief en ruil sy rugbykennis en vaardighede uit vir donasies aan die organisasie. Die

OFFICE: 015 793 1484/5 EMERGENCY: 083 307 9258 Main Street Hoedspruit www.facebook.com/drainsurgeonhoedspruit

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Wildlife Estate - 21 April, Zandspruit Bush & Aero Estate - 06 May, Blyde Wildlife Estate - 19 May and Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve - 03 June 2018.

For more information go to www.lowveldtrailrunning. co.za and click on events to find out how you can participate as either an entrant or a contributor.

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