Mahlometela
« Ralf Kalwa is an Ecological Consultant at Malelane, a position he has held since December 2001. He established Rhengu Environmental Services in the Malelane area and is trails leader for the Lebombo Eco Trail. Prior to holding this position, Ralf was Manager: IEM: Kruger National Park from 2000-2001 and Senior Section Ranger: Kruger National Park from 1994-2000.
“Every ranger in Kruger gets a Shangaan name, given to him by his staff and fellow field rangers,” says Ralf.
“Mine is Mahlometela… the man who sees everything .”
One of the privileges of ranger life in the Kruger National Park includes owning a dog. The purpose of owning a dog as a ranger varies. In some cases, rangers use the dogs to track wounded or snare-carrying animals or for protection during patrols and whilst camping in secluded sections of the Park performing wildlife management tasks.
Furthermore, ranger gardens are large and in many cases off the
