When Bill Carte proposed to his beloved Ruth Blyth, he did so in a letter: “Ruth, my darling, I plea as never before: Put your trust in me, marry me and be my mate in building a home and farm second-to-none in South Africa.” In October 1941, the newlyweds arrived in the majestic Drakensberg mountains…
Tag: communities
One of the unique features of Fleur du Soleil Boutique Guesthouse is all the creative upcycled art, skilfully crafted by local artists from scrap materials. Artistic projects have a unique capacity to empower communities to envision a world different from their present reality. Indeed, the creative process can be particularly useful in contexts of poverty…
The Wilderness Trust has launched the inaugural Wilderness Impact Challenge, an innovative initiative aimed at advancing wildlife conservation and rural development. With a US$100 000 prize to help bring the winning idea to life, this inspiring challenge builds on Wilderness’ long-standing commitment to conserving Africa’s rich biodiversity, while addressing the urgent need for creative solutions…



