At WILDTRUST, our work spans many facets of conservation. Our work explores innovative conservation and development pathways that underline the interconnectedness between people and planet. The WILDLANDS programme of the WILDTRUST, led a number of impactful initiatives throughout 2026, from community clean-ups during Plastic Free July, raising awareness about responsible water use during World Water Week, to encouraging support for rhino conservation through our Adopt-A-Rhino

This Arbour Month, WILDTRUST celebrated the power of indigenous trees to restore ecosystems, support community livelihoods and bring people together for a greener future. The initiatives supported the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) 1 Billion Trees milestone. Together with our various partners and stakeholders, the teams planted more than 3000 trees. Throughout September, our teams and partners took part in tree-planting initiatives around KwaZu

For Youth Month, WILDTRUST shone a spotlight on two inspiring young environmental professionals whose passion for conservation is helping to shape a more sustainable future for South Africa. Through the WWF South Africa Environmental Leaders Graduate Internship Programme, Lesego Thekiso and Sanelisiwe 'Sane' Xulu have gained invaluable hands-on experience within WILDTRUST's WILDLANDS Programme, applying their academic knowledge to real-world conservation challenges. From biod

In May, Adopt-a-Rhino supporters, JT Ross Charitable Trust and Almar Container Group participated in a unique wildlife conservation experience at Somkhanda Community Game Reserve, where they witnessed the dehorning of a white rhino named Kibo, a rhino adopted by Almar Container Group. Located in northern KwaZulu-Natal, Somkhanda is South Africa’s first community-owned Big Five reserve. Spanning more than 12,000 hectares, the reserve is home to rich endemic flora and fauna whi

As South Africa celebrates National Water Week from 16 to 20 March 2026, the WILDLANDS programme of the conservation focused NGO, WILDTRUST, shines a spotlight on the Upper uThukela Water Fund (UTWF) project.

Somkhanda Community Game Reserve, in partnership with WILDTRUST, the Wildlife Emergency Fund (WEF), Albus Environmental and the Somkhanda Wildlife Foundation, has welcomed eight giraffes translocated from Pongola Game Reserve.

WILDTRUST is thrilled to announce that First Car Rental has joined the WILDTRUST partnership family by donating a brand-new 4x4 vehicle to support the organisation’s diverse operations across both the WILDLANDS and WILDOCEANS programmes. Established in 1999, First Car Rental is a subsidiary of the Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) group and is now South Africa’s largest independent car rental company, offering a wide range of vehicles for both business and leisure. This gener

The sun is only just lifting the mist off the Karkloof grasslands when Donna Lay rides out on horseback. Ten horses stand in the paddocks behind her, twelve dogs circle at her heels, and a herd of Nguni cattle grazes in the grassland ahead. It looks peaceful now. But this land has seen fire, poachers, and hardship enough to test anyone. Donna meets it all with the same answer - she stays, she fights, she carries on. “I’ve never lived in a city,” she says with a laugh. “I don’