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 .”
“They referred back to my days as an ecologist in the Waterberg where I had to work with game farmers on a daily basis.”
Before accepting the post to move down to Malelane, I asked my superiors why I was considered to be the best man for the job. They referred back to my days as an ecologist in the Waterberg where I had to work with game farmers on a daily basis. For my past sins, they felt I could do this again.
