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HESC mourns the passing of Allan Pretorius

  • Post author:HESC
  • Post published:February 26, 2017
  • Post category:News/Spotlight On
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The 22nd of February was a very difficult day for all of us at HESC. We tragically lost Allan Pretorius - a colleague, friend and, even though not by blood,…

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Tribute to John Seerane by Lente Roode

  • Post author:HESC
  • Post published:May 19, 2016
  • Post category:News/Spotlight On
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On Saturday 9 April 2016 we laid John Seerane to rest. He was buried next to my mother, father and my husband Johann on my farm, Hoedspruit Plaas. John was not…

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In gratitude for over 2 decades of loyal service

  • Post author:HESC
  • Post published:April 1, 2016
  • Post category:News/Spotlight On
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We would like to thank one of our most loyal and hardworking staff members for her dedication and commitment to the centre. Lafisie Malokoane is finally taking a well-deserved retirement…

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We bid farewell to Gretha Scheepers – Dec 2009 – February 2015

  • Post author:HESC
  • Post published:March 11, 2015
  • Post category:News/Spotlight On
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Gretha joined HESC 6 years ago as the curio shop manager. She learned all about guests’ preferences and tastes when it came to this retail outlet. She did an amazing…

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Farewell Ilana Mahoney

  • Post author:HESC
  • Post published:November 11, 2014
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The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre bids farewell to one of its finest staff members, Ilana Mahoney. Four years ago this spirited woman from Port Elizabeth walked into the Centre with…

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Spotlight on: Leandri Weerts and Sydney Staples

  • Post author:HESC
  • Post published:September 23, 2014
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Leandri Weerts is our new admin assistant (aka front-office lady). After studying Travel and Tourism, Leandri landed up on our doorstep, where she holds the title as the first person that…

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Spotlight on: Ruan Roos

  • Post author:HESC
  • Post published:September 10, 2014
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Introducing Ruan Roos, the latest addition to our team! Ruan was a manager of a restaurant and bar for two years in Polokwane before deciding to follow his passion for…

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Spotlight on: Heinrich De Jager and Kobus Erasmus

  • Post author:HESC
  • Post published:May 7, 2014
  • Post category:Conservation/News/Spotlight On
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Last month was full of goodbyes and hellos! The HESC team bid a sad farewell to two of our longest-standing guides, Tokkie and Danie, who moved on to new opportunities.…

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Simon Mnisi our star intern

  • Post author:HESC
  • Post published:March 4, 2014
  • Post category:Community Involvement/Education/News/Spotlight On
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  In 2010, the U.S. Friends of HESC approached Siboyane High School in Acornhoek in order to give one of their learners the opportunity of a life time. A student…

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Spotlight on: Renier Pretorius

  • Post author:HESC
  • Post published:March 3, 2014
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Renier arrived at the HESC on 3 February to work as a tour guide. After studying in the field of nature conservation, he worked in construction for a while. However,…

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