Mahlometela A National Asset: Catching a rhinoceros
Sep 16, 2021
5 minutes
by Ralf Kalwa
Photos © Ralf Kalwa unless otherwise indicated Photo © Estiaan Houy
« 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 the 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.”
Working with animals
When you ask a young girl or boy what they want to do when the grow up they often say they want to become a game ranger. Requesting a more detailed
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