For the past few years, Bushveld Mosaic has had the privilege of presenting our Saturday modules at Freedom Park in Pretoria — a venue that is not only world-class, but deeply meaningful to South Africa’s story. As a side note, if you haven’t yet visited Freedom Park, you’re missing out on one of the country’sRead more ⟶
BM2025/26 Grasses Weekend
Web Report by Dianne Landman The drive to Kgaswane was pleasant, as the N4 from Pretoria was not riddled with potholes, unlike my experiences on the roads to Pilanesberg and Borakalalo. Even more pleasant was the view of the recently installed Geology board at the entrance of Kgaswane. The interesting information immediately transported me backRead more ⟶
BM2025/26 Wetlands Weekend
Web Report by Luyanda Nkosi 17 October 2025 – Arrival and Introduction; We arrived safely on Friday, 17 October, for the Bushveld Mosaic Wetlands Module. The atmosphere was lively as the group was excited, especially because this module did not require a written assessment. For many students, it was their first time visiting Kgaswane Nature Reserve, and the common sentiment was that the reserve was exceptionally well maintained and absolutely beautiful. The campsite also received positive remarks, with everyone settling in comfortably. The Grassland Group was assigned fire duty for the evening. After dinner, students prepared themselvesRead more ⟶
Archaeology BM2025/26
Web Report by Ryan van Zeeventer We all turned up for the Archaeology weekend at Pilanesberg National Park, ready to write our Veld Management test from the previous module. Those who arrived early set up camp beforehand, with those arriving a little late setting up camp after the test. The real start of the weekendRead more ⟶
Veld Management BM2025/26
Web Report by Shaun Drake Headed out to Borokololo National Park in the early afternoon of Friday, the 5th of September, with Carl. Wanting to be at Fish Eagle camp with enough time to pitch our tents, catch the sunset, and panic over the upcoming Geology test. Made it through our test and had some timeRead more ⟶
Geology Weekend BM2025/26
Web report by Tebogo Ivan Lekabe Due to unforeseen traffic congestion, we arrived late at Borakalalo National Park. When I arrived around 18:00, and the gates were already closed by park officials. The team assisted me with opening the gates to write a one-hour ecology and taxonomy test from 19:00 to 20:00. After writing, around 20:15,Read more ⟶
Ecology and Taxonomy BM2025/26
Web Report by Tom Knox After a 3.5-hour uneventful drive, other than a turned-over truck at the Pelindaba R512 Junction that added 30 minutes, I arrived at Potokwane Campsite. A quick setup and then an afternoon drive before lectures start. Friday evening started a bit late as some guys hit heavy traffic. We reviewed theRead more ⟶
Conservation and Tourism Module and Awards Dinner Weekend BM 2024/25
Web report by Jan Moolman and Wim Van Schie (Team Wetlands) We all arrived with our partners at the old HO campsite at Manyane on Friday afternoon and, for the last time, set up our tents under the trees that had been our base camp for so many weekends at Pilanesberg. After pitching our tents,Read more ⟶
Communications Practical BM2024/25
Web report by Karin Mahony (Team Grasslands) This certainly was an exciting weekend, with everyone arriving at Pilanesberg feeling somewhat nervous about the community practical weekend. Friday evening started with our regular test, and this week’s one was on Birds. I think most people found the test rather challenging! Following the test, we were allowedRead more ⟶
Wilderness Weekend BM2024/25
Web Report by Jan Moolmal (Team Wetlands) Arriving at the Borakalalo gate on Friday afternoon, not knowing exactly what was coming our way for the weekend, was a bit stressful. Once we were all together, we drove in convoy to a new sight, as the normal wilderness spot was under water after all the rains. AndRead more ⟶