Mahlometela
I often get asked “what does a game ranger do”?
This is best illustrated with a review of my diary of February 1996.
« 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.”
Friday 2 February
Patrol to the erosion donga and inspect the rehabilitation work. Stabilisation of the causeway is progressing well. On towards the Ngwenyen block and inspect the water provision at both windmills. The pasture is window high. Observe two new sites where erosion and stormwater run-off have
