There are very few creatures who have captured the human imagination in the way whales do. But despite their enormous size, their biggest threat to their survival continues to be human activity. The South African coast has seen many whale entanglements over the past years leading to risky rescue missions by disentanglement professionals.
Category: Animals
Jackpot! Lottery lobbies for animal welfare
The Animal Welfare Society Stellenbosch (AWSS) is holding a lottery with a R25 000 cash prize to keep its...
Agter die skerms met Mia Spies
Die joernalis en TV-aanbieder Mia Spies meen sy is gebore om ’n loopbaan in die joernalistiek te volg. Sy...
Illegal dumping troubles residents along Welgevonden Boulevard
Illegal dumping has become an ongoing concern on Welgevonden Boulevard, Stellenbosch. Welgevonden Boulevard near Cloetesville is subject to weekly...
A dog a day keeps the stress away
In an effort to relieve exam stress, Stellenbosch University (SU) brought dogs from the Animal Welfare Society Stellenbosch (AWSS)...
Kylemore leerder slaan brons los by SA skaapskeerkampionskappe
’n Hoërskoolleerder van Kylemore het onlangs ’n brons medalje by die Nasionale Skole Skaapskeer- en Wolhanteringkampioenskappe verwerf. Shaun Lee...
From citizen to scientist: Global competition gets locals involved
Stellenbosch will this year join hundreds of cities in a global competition that encourages locals to photograph local fauna...
Rewriting the future of furry friends
A local animal shelter in Stellenbosch is running an adoption promotion to encourage adoption among locals during Prevention of...
Easter festivities in aid of birds of prey
A local wildlife rehabilitation and conservation centre is currently hosting a weekend-long Easter egg hunt in aid of the...
Local chamber music event cheers for animal welfare
A local animal shelter benefited from a recent chamber music event in Stellenbosch when the organizers donated all ticket...