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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 29/09/2026

Last week, the WILDTRUST Communications Manager for the WILDOCEANS Programme, Nosipho Mthabela travelled to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, after being selected as one of the delegates for the Coastal Ocean Environment Summer School in the Western Indian Ocean (COES-WIO).

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 23/09/2026

Last week, WILDTRUST’s Ocean and Awareness Team, under the uThukela Marine Protected Area (MPA) Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Project, celebrated Arbor Month across the three nodes under uThukela by hosting tree-planting events.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 22/09/2026

Earlier this month, the Ocean and Awareness Team under the uThukela Marine Protected Area (MPA) Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Project hosted a film screening at the Nyembe Community Resource Hub, under the Mkhwanazi Traditional Authority.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 22/09/2026

Last week, Mabibi and KwaDapha Community Resource Hubs hosted Efficient Cooking Demonstrations and distributed energy-efficient cooking equipment to community members.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 11/09/2026

The eNkovukeni Community Resource Hub hosted an Arbor Week awareness activity last week, focusing on the importance of mangrove protection and conservation.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 11/09/2026

Recently, the KwaDapha Community Resource Hub hosted a Light Foundation Doctor's visit for the local Community, led by Dr. Sue Harris.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 01/09/2026

A team of 17 WILDTRUST Light Foundation Project staff members, comprising Early Chilhood Development (ECD) Practitioners, Library Assistants, Library and Café Assistants, and Arts and Crafts Assistants.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 01/09/2026

The 2026 cohort of Ocean Stewards recently took part in a two-day Science Communication Workshop at The Hatchery, uThukela. The annual workshop is designed to strengthen the Ocean Stewards’ communication, presentation, and public engagement skills.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 21/08/2026

For generations, coastal communities in northern KwaZulu-Natal have relied on marine resources such as brown mussels for food and livelihoods. But observations and monitoring data are pointing to a concerning decline in mussel availability and harvesting activity.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 19/08/2026

Climate change, pollution, habitat destruction and ecosystem imbalance all threaten kelp forests. Learn what's putting these forests at risk.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 19/08/2026

Recently, WILDTRUST Environmental Educator Gugu Ngcobo and Extension Officer Sanele Fakude facilitated a weekend club session for children from the community at Hlawini Community Hall in KwaSokhulu, under the Climate and Ecosystems Art Wall theme.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 19/08/2026

Why Kelp Forests Matter? Kelp supports fisheries, tourism, food, cosmetics, fertilisers and helps remove carbon dioxide from our atmosphere. Which benefit surprised you most?

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 19/08/2026

Earlier this month, the Ocean & Awareness Team of the uThukela Marine Protected Area (MPA) Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Project, celebrated Marine Protected Area (MPA) Day at the Zinkwazi Rocky Shore.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 31/07/2026

World Ranger Day: Celebrating the Guardians of a Changing Planet To celebrate the 20th anniversary of World Ranger Day, WILDTRUST is highlighting the dedicated nature guardians who work tirelessly to protect our wildlife, ecosystems, and communities.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 28/07/2026

Kelp forests reduce wave energy, protect coastlines, recycle nutrients, and provide shelter for thousands of marine animals. Swipe to see why kelp is essential.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 28/07/2026

Recently, WILDTRUST’s Communications and Marketing team traveled across northern KwaZulu-Natal to deliver WILDTRUST Communications Skills Training to this year’s cohort of Youth Employment Services (YES) in partnership with Nedbank, community media assistants.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 22/07/2026

Last week, the uThukela Ocean and Awareness Team (O&A)hosted a four-day ocean literacy training centered on the children’s books Harry the Hammerhead Shark: Volume 1 – Shares the Good News and Volume 2 – Swims Down South.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 20/07/2026

WILDTRUST brings you another inspiring webinar! Following the success of our engaging and interactive Voices from the Coast webinar, WILDTRUST is excited to invite you to our next online session: Coastal Champions Webinar - Advancing Sustainable Fisheries & Conservation

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 18/07/2026

This Mandela Day, WILDTRUST proudly reflects on the impact made through its programmes and partnerships in communities across Southern Africa and the Western Indian Ocean.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 13/07/2026

South Africa is home to four incredible kelp species, each playing an important role in our marine ecosystems. Fun fact: WILDTRUST is studying the Golden Kelp forest in iSimangaliso to better understand how it supports biodiversity and climate resilience. Swipe through to meet each species.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 07/07/2026

Sometimes, the most impactful solutions are also the simplest. For Vumile Mjadu, an efficient cooking stove has meant less time spent worrying about fuel and more time focusing on what matters most.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 07/07/2026

Every part of kelp has a purpose. The holdfast anchors it to the seabed, the stipe bends with the waves, the float lifts it towards sunlight, and the blades produce food through photosynthesis. Swipe to discover how kelp works.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 03/07/2026

Meet Patricia Mjadu. Access to an efficient cooking solution has transformed the way she manages her household. As a recipient of a rocket stove and an efficient cooker, she has reduced fuel use, saved time, and made daily cooking more manageable for her family.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 02/07/2026

Most people have heard of forests on land… but did you know South Africa has forests beneath the waves? Kelp grows up to 60 cm a day, creating underwater forests that protect our coastline, support marine life and help fight climate change. Healthy kelp forests mean healthy oceans.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 30/06/2026

Many vulnerable young women from disadvantaged communities face significant barriers when applying to tertiary institutions, including limited access to information, internet connectivity, online application platforms, and financial aid support.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 30/06/2026

“Today you will say with certainty that you walked in our shoes.” Meet Jabu Shandu, a Small-Scale Fisheries Monitor whose work sees her walking kilometers along rivers and coastlines to support fisherfolk, conservation efforts, and sustainable livelihoods.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 25/06/2026

For Jabu Shandu, conservation begins with community.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 24/06/2026

“My mother taught me how to farm.” For Phindile Khumalo, what began as a lesson passed down through generations has become a livelihood rooted in sustainability, resilience, and community.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 22/06/2026

Last week, children at the eNkovukeni Community Resource Hub got their hands dirty during a fun and interactive planting lesson led by several Early Childhood Development (ECD) teachers.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 19/06/2026

For Phindile Khumalo, farming is a skill rooted in family, resilience, and care for the land. Having learned to farm from her mother at a young age, she now grows and sells fruits and vegetables while using sustainable practices, including organic composting, crop rotation, and companion planting.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 19/06/2026

70 years old. Nearly 60 years of harvesting incema. Eight children raised. Listening to Gogo Joyce Ngonyama speak about her life was nothing short of inspiring.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 18/06/2026

WILDTRUST, in partnership with @blueactionfund.org, Bloomberg Philanthropies Ocean Initiative, Blue Ventures, Oceana, and Together for the Ocean, hosted a high-energy event at the Our Ocean Conference yesterday titled "Making 30x30 Work: Community-Led Marine Protection Across Africa."

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 17/06/2026

Yesterday, representatives of the WILDTRUST team attended a session at the 11th Our Ocean Conference titled “From Commitment to Action: Africa’s Ocean Leadership for Effective 30x30” to witness the Environmental Minister of Comoros, Abubakar Ben Mahmoud, announce and pledge their commitment to 30x30

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 10/06/2026

Be part of the conversation! Make sure you don’t miss our webinar on Friday @10h00! Voices From the Coast: Women and Youth Leading Consersation. Please register and be inspired: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/yNq2Rqri08 (virtual, at the comfort of your home)

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 09/06/2026

“While the food is cooking, I can go work in my garden or do other chores.” Meet Sindi Mjadu

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 05/06/2026

WILDTRUST Career Expo Inspires Learners on World Environment Day As the world marked World Environment Day, WILDTRUST celebrated the occasion by empowering young people with knowledge and opportunities for the future through its week-long Career Expo.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 02/06/2026

Today, we proudly launch the second edition of our Gender Success Stories series spotlighting the extraordinary women of the uThukela MPA and neighbouring communities who are building resilient households and sustainable livelihoods.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 01/06/2026

The Ocean and Awareness team of the uThukela Marine Protected Area (MPA) Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) project, funded by @blueactionfund.org, recently hosted its first Teachers’ Workshop at Gingindlovu Hall, bringing together educators from 13 participating schools.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 26/05/2026

Last week, WILDTRUST hosted a Climate-smart Cooking Demonstration, led by the uThukela Marine Protected Area (MPA) Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Project in the Nqutshini Area under the Macambini Traditional Authority.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 25/05/2026

Do not miss this inspiring and empowering conversation! Join us for an inspiring webinar, Voices From the Coast: Women and Youth Leading Conservation, featuring powerful stories from women and youth pioneering conservation. forms.cloud.microsoft/r/yNq2Rqri08

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 22/05/2026

The WILDOCEANS programme of the WILDTRUST celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity under this year’s theme, “Acting Locally for Global Impact,” by recognising the importance of healthy oceans, estuaries, & coastal ecosystems that sustain an extraordinary diversity of marine life.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 30/04/2026

WILDTRUST’s Communications Coordinator, Lethukuthula Ngubane, recently attended an intensive five-day Science Communication to Policy & Spatial Storytelling Lab in Johannesburg, Gauteng, hosted by the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA).

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 28/04/2026

Last week, 30 representatives from WILDTRUST, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, KZN EDTEA, and partner organizations gathered at Mtunzini Forest Lodge for a dynamic two-day capacity-building workshop on best-practice stakeholder engagement.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 24/04/2026

Recently, WILDTRUST's the uThukela Marine Protected Area (MPA) Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) project donated 31 (5,000L) water tanks to beneficiaries in the Nqutshini community under the Macambini Traditional Authority, as part of ongoing efforts to protect wetlands.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 23/04/2026

After a series of Enterprise Development training sessions, WILDTRUST awarded Micro Enterprise Development certificates to beneficiaries in the Nqutshini community under the Macambini Traditional Authority. The event also included the distribution of Incema harvesting tools to the local harvesters.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 20/04/2026

Recently, the iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area (MPA) Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) project hubs have continued hosting engaging Weekend Club sessions for children across their respective communities.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 14/04/2026

The WILDTRUST science team is currently exploring the waters of Sodwana Bay, nestled within the spectacular iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Here, they are diving into vibrant reef systems and conducting underwater visual census (UVC) surveys.

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WILDTRUST @wildtrust.co.za · 24/03/2026

WILDTRUST recently conducted interactive Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) workshops in the Nyembe and Nqutshini communities.

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Exciting news! We will soon be launching our newsletter, “Let’s Talk BBNJ,” where we’ll be sharing updates on our work to protect the High Seas. Stay tuned for the release of our first edition. Subscribe now: mailchi.mp/741c1975d832/high-seas-a…

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

South Africa is home to an extraordinary number of endemic marine species - found nowhere else on Earth. Protecting our endemic sharks and rays means protecting our heritage. Read more here: web.facebook.com/share/p/1U4A... Pictured: Pyjama shark Image credits: Steve Benjamin | Animal Ocean

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