Southern Cross School Mathematics Gr 12 Award
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14 October 2011, Southern Cross School, held their second annual College Awards Evening. This was the first time that we they had Grade 12 learners to award prizes to and so it was another important milestone in the history of the school. The ceremony that was held in our Earth Circle under the vast African sky was made extra special through your donation of the Braun Trophy for Mathematics for the Top Mark in Mathematics in Grade 12. This beautiful trophy, donated by Mr. & Mrs. Braun, was awarded to Precious Ratshana this year. Southern Cross School would like to thank Richard & Simone Braun for their generous donation.
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A baby Nyala is born
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A baby Nyala is born
RAPTORS VIEW - A baby is born at No 256 Martial Eagle Wednesday 20th October 2010
As Chris Bennett was about to leave for Johannesburg at 6am in the morning, he noticed a heavily pregnant "Nyala" in the plants outside his kitchen and lounge window, almost sure she was going to give birth and not sure if it would take 10mins or an hour, he woke his daughter Lisl to come watch.
10 mins after leaving the house Lisl phoned to tell him the baby was born and she had taken photos. From birth to standing on his own was a time span of 30 minutes. A wonderful experience and some fantastic shots Lisl, well done !!
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Wild Dog sighting
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RAPTORES VIEW - Wild Dog sighting - Tuesday 23 November 2010
On his way to golf early this morning, Richard Braun and friends spotted these 3 wild dogs. Apparently they have been resident on the Estate for the last 2 months, or maybe even longer.
Spotted on the main road "Tawny Eagle" in the vicinity of the Osprey Dam
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Blue Canyon Conservancy Launched
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After four long years of planning and consultation, a super team have finally launched the Blue Canyon Conservancy, and are proud to announce the relocation of nine elephants on the weekend of the 3rd -5th of October. Many people have contributed to the getting this conservation undertaking off the ground, including nearby landowners who have offered their farms to create the near 15 000 hectare conservancy. To celebrate their successful undertaking, a group of various stakeholders, business people and media representatives decided to relax and have a welcome dinner at the Safari Club on the 3rd of October, to mark the official launch of Hoedspruit’s newest contribution to ongoing conservation efforts. On the Saturday morning, founder and world renowned wildlife veteran Douw Grobler accompanied the media and stakeholders to the Sabi Sands region for the capture of the selected elephant family to be relocated to the Blue Canyon Conservancy. The capture of the large, big- eared beasts took most of the day, with the release of the elephants into their changed environment only taking place later that day. Although the process of transporting these massive creatures was time-consuming, the visiting crowds awaited their release with eager anticipation, and were not disappointed. The founders of the conservancy are thrilled, and delighted that their meticulous planning has had such a successful result. The elephants took their time, and when the truck that was transporting the elephants was opened on the farm, it took a while for the animals to gain the courage to venture out into their new territory. However, the animals eventually placed their giant, padded feet on conservation soil, and cautiously left the truck one by one, immediately fleeing to the furthest part of the one hectare enclosure. The surrounding crowds obviously placed some added pressure and uncertainty on the drugged, nervous elephants, but the animal’s fears were soon quelled when the onlookers dissipated and left them to recover from the effect of the tranquilizers, and refresh themselves in a nearby waterhole. The invited guests left the conservancy soon after breakfast on the Sunday; however some remained to witness the official opening of the boma later that afternoon. In an effort to maintain a watchful eye over the relocated family, one of the elephants is collared to ensure that the movements of this animal family can traced. The latest development is that the herd has begun to explore, and are adapting favourably to their new home. |
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BROWN BABOON SPIDER
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Savanha Construction together with the Hoedspruit Khamai Reptile Park and the Southern Cross Schools are to implement a procedure to protect the Brown Baboon Spider. This will be done by the Southern Cross Schools for all construction and development projects done by Savanha Constrcution in the Hoedspruit region.
Here find pictures of some work done on one of our Moditlo projects. You can also see the technique that was put together by the Reptile Park to do this function. What's even better is that the kids from the Southern Cross Schools are currently in training to become proficient in this process.
Information We Need to Record at the Golden Brown Baboon Spider Burrow (A note, spiders prefer not to be moved so if at all possible Savanaha Construction will try and build around the burrows):
1. Date of moving of spider
2. Location of spider recorded
3. GPS co-ordinates of burrow taken
4. Current Temperature (Celcius)
5. Wind Speed (km/hr)
6. Humidity (%)
7. Altitude (meters above sea level)
Soil samples will need to be taken from the entrance of the burrow plus another from the base of the burrow (this will not be done by me :)), I'm afraid someone else will need to stick their hands down this hole...
Should the spider be removed from this burrow and relocated a mold will be taken of the burrow so that this can be replicated at the new site.
As you know, we're all open for ideas and any initiatives that could help us provide better protection for our environment and assist us in protecting our country for our kids, please feel free to contact us at Savanha Construction.
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INSPECTION VISITS FOR UK & EUROPEAN CLIENTS
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Whether you are proposing to purchase land to have a property built in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces of South Africa, or wish to see how your development is progressing, then you will want to undertake inspection visits at an economical price.
We have teamed up with The Southern African Experience in the UK to provide our European clients with travel facilities at realistic prices whilst enjoying the many delights that the region has to offer. Guests will stay at a bed and breakfast lodge in the heart of a Wildlife reserve and travel will be on scheduled airlines.
For further information on these facilities please contact:
Peter Chipperfield
The Southern African Experience
Email –
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Website – www.southernafrica.co.uk
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Southern Cross Schools
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(http://www.southerncrossschools.co.za/)
We're very proud of the fact that Savanha Construction and Southern Cross Schools have put together a world first initiative. With all the work that's being done in wildlife estates & reserves there's a lot of fauna and flora that gets damaged with all the construction going on. Savanha in an attempt to protect Hoedspruit's wildlife has the kids from Southern Cross Schools relocating insects and plants from the area before construction begins.
Richard Braun comments: "We're extremely proud of the fact that not only is it fun and educational for the kids of the Southern Cross Schools but it's a big step in protecting this great planet of ours".
As you know, we're all open for ideas and any initiatives that could help us provide better protection for our environment and assist us in protecting our country for our kids, please feel free to contact us at Savanha Construction.
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