Mahlometela
« Ralf Kalwa is 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, Kalwa 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 .”
“The dynamics of working in one of the world’s greatest conservation areas dictate that your days’ activities are always in some form of flux.”
Leopard in the camp
It was after 7am on a chilly winter’s morning when my radio bleeped “6137”, the Malelane Ranger’s call sign. I responded: “” I replied.
