Mahlometela A Ranger in the Mopane Veld
“‘Every ranger in Kruger gets a Shangaan name, given to him by his staff and fellow field ’ Ralf. ‘Mine is rangers, says Mahlometela… the man who sees everything.’”
« 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 call from Skukuza came late in September 1994. A call from management was uncommon and my heart leapt into my throat in anticipation of the conversation. Luckily, it
