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 ⟶
Birds Weekend BM2024/25
Web Report by Madie Sweet (Team Rocky Slopes) The Birds weekend commenced with setting up tents at the old HO Camp in Manyane, Pilanesberg. As usual, all students arriving early diligently studied at camp for the test on Saturday morning. Friday evening was concluded with pouring rain. At Bushveld Mosaic weekends, one learns valuable lessonsRead more ⟶
Insects Practical BM2024/25
Web report by Tumelo Mabuela (Team Grasslands) The insect practical was held from the 21st to the 23rd of February at Kgaswane Mountain Reserve, following the theoretical lecture the week before. During the practical, we had the opportunity to catch, observe, and identify numerous different insects. On Friday evening, Roger Mayes gave a brief overviewRead more ⟶
Mammals Weekend BM2024/25
Web report by Wim Van Schie (Team Wetlands) The weekend took place at Pilanesberg. Due to a visit from the resident elephants, we did not stay at Potokwane camp as normal, because the perimeter fence was not secure. So the decision was made, for us to camp at the old HO area within the ManyaneRead more ⟶
Veld Management Weekend BM2024/25
Web Report by Clifford Mmutle (Team Rocky Slopes) The weekend’s activities commenced on Friday afternoon as participants arrived and set up their camping tents. At 18:45, we convened in the conference room to undertake the scheduled grasses test, which lasted approximately an hour. Following the test, Peter provided feedback on the QCQ and the Amphibians and Reptiles Test, offering insightful reflections and observations onRead more ⟶
Grasses Weekend BM2024/25
Web report by Ian Nortje (Team Grasslands) We started on Friday afternoon when everybody came into camp and pitched their tents. When we finished with our tents, there was a dead silence in the camp. Everybody was trying to get the last bit of information on amphibians and reptiles in their heads for the testRead more ⟶
Trees Weekend BM2024/25
Web Report by Fortune Morake (Team Wetlands) We commenced our weekend with the archaeology test, and as soon as this was completed, we made our way back to the Fish Eagle Camp, passing the beautiful moonglade on the way. Several students had arrived at Bora a little late, so this gave us an opportunity toRead more ⟶