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Spirit Education Foundation scholarship applications for Grade 8 in 2025 are now OPEN! Current Grade 6's who meet our criteria are eligible…
The miraculous birth of Spirit’s calf is testament to the power of nature, nurture and committed care to overcome the evil of…
Entrepreneurs are vital for our country’s economic development as they create business opportunities, the effects of which cascade into their families and…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation is thrilled to share the wonderful news that in the early hours of Sunday 3 September, released orphan, Spirit,…
Over 90% of visually impaired people live in low-and middle-income countries and 51% of blindness is due to age-related cataracts. In many…
Entrepreneurship education that is well coordinated can positively impact skill acquisition, capacity building, entrepreneurial development, economic development and growth. The Big Issue…
More than 100 million people are categorised as visually impaired due to uncorrected refractive errors (near-sightedness, far-sightedness or astigmatism). For most, normal…
Spirit Education Foundation scholarship applications for Grade 8 in 2025 are now OPEN! The documents required for a completed application are Learner…
Major threats to our rivers include construction projects, mining, road laying and others while human encroachment, living close to and on these…
Spirit Invest enjoyed the best first six months of the year in its 21-year history. While Spirit Invest as a whole has…
Ms Patricia Schutters was born in the Cape Town southern suburb of Wynberg in 1943. She had three sisters and one brother.…
Aiden Arendse, dropped out of school and dropped out of the Bonnievale 418 employment readiness course. But a subsequent mindset change led…
One of the most heartwarming sights at Care for Wild is witnessing the profound trust between the rhinos and the Rangers –…
We facilitate our next parent support group. At our support group meeting this month, the focus is on orientation and mobility. We…
World Ranger Day, celebrated on July 31st, is an international day dedicated to honouring and celebrating the dedication and sacrifices of park…
To address some of the misconceptions about blindness, and to educate children on important principles to keep in mind when interacting with…
In July, we managed to improve three of our vendors’ homes. One of the vendors who benefited from the Home Improvement project…
With National Women’s Day on 9 August, we acknowledge our stakeholders involved in the support and empowerment of girls who are blind…
Mrs Rosaline Paynter was born in 1936 in District Six, Cape Town. She was born with a twin brother and was one…
Whilst schools were closed country wide for holidays, we returned on July 22nd, and welcomed back our students. They were excited to…
In June Big Issue held two maths classes. We have allowed our students to take a well-deserved break just like other students…
Parents with children aged between three and six years who are enrolled in our Early Childhood Development pre-school class will participate in…
The recent storms have also given us guidance on changes which need to be made to areas adjacent to some of the…
This month LOFOB’s Education and Awareness Outreach teams will engage with the communities of Ocean View and Worcester on care of the…
The original heartlands of the White Lions is an ancient sacred site, declared protected by African kings for many hundreds of years…
Mrs Eksteen is a 92-year-old woman born on Jordaan Street in District Six. She lived there with her parents and three brothers.…
June has been a very busy month, with mopping up after the storms, trying to save the banks from erosion due to…
Term three highlights to look forward to from The Spirit Education Foundation (SEF): From Grade 9 -12 the emphasis for mentorship at…
The Spirit Education Foundation honours Madiba today by visiting and doing story time with the grade six learners The team went to…
With Mandela Day coming up on 18th July we are appealing to people to take action and inspire change by supporting LOFOB…
In what has grown to be an annual highlight for the Spirit Education Foundation, on Saturday 24 June, 130 SEF scholars embarked…
Preparing our beneficiaries for the mid-year examinations – education support for children, youth, and adults who are blind and visually impaired. With…
We focus on the protection of children with disabilities, National Child Protection Week The Constitution of South Africa (1996) protects the rights…
It’s Happening! 140 scholars, eight SEF alumni and a dedicated team of facilitators all on route to beautiful Tulbagh for our annual…
Mrs Farieda Howell was born in District Six in the 1950’s. She attended school at Trafalgar High, worked at a factory and…
Winter has arrived, bringing with it a severe drop in temperatures and for vulnerable orphans like Daisy (who struggles to regulate her…
The huffs and puffs from runners, walkers and hikers alike could be heard all over historic Groot Constantia on Youth Day Friday…
An article by Ian Kilbride We on Earth lose between 200-2,000 species every year. Just stop, pause and think about it. That…
Routes are out for our Feet4Fees Trail Fun Run! Learn them well, It is a route specially designed to make you climb,…
Throughout the month of May, LOFOB teams will engage with schools, companies and organisations to encourage them to join us and show…
While Assegaia exemplifies the divine masculine energy, the Global White Lion Protection Trust's founder lioness, Marah, will always be a shining light…
The Spirit Education Foundation values community, relationships and families. This is a testimonial from a parent who has gone through the scholarship…
April has been an exciting and memorable month for the HearInAfrica team and the Spirit Community Foundation as we continued our services…
Care for Wild recently carried out a large-scale horn-trimming operation aimed at improving the protection and security of the rhinos under our…
Mathematics class: We continue to observe the determination and dedication of our learners. Every month, significant progress is identifiable in terms of…
Mr Elias Kamaar, a 72-year-old man was born and raised in District Six. He attended Trafalgar High School and enjoyed participating in…
The accessibility to technology is often the preserve of those that are able to afford this necessity in today’s education arena. So,…
The arrival of winter in the reserve marks a significant phase in the rewilding journey of Spirit, Jemu, Grey, and Lilli. This…
The last day of the school holiday was spent meandering the Company Gardens in Cape Town, feeding squirrels, chasing away birds and…
Due to her comprised state on arrival. Daisy is slightly behind in her development than the other orphans. Daisy lacked the muscle…
Ian Kilbride, Guest Editor for The Big Issue and Chairman of Spirit Invest and Spirit Foundation, and Honorary Professor at Stellenbosch Business…
Little Leaves is a weekly group that focuses on nature-based play and exploration for toddlers between the ages of 12 – 24…
Let’s ask elephants what they prefer! As Elephants Alive research has always been led by elephants, we decided to ask them to…
Spirit Education Foundation has the opportunity to engage with different stakeholders, community members, other NPOs and corporate businesses. The network of people…
Mrs Beatrice McGrath is a 97-year-old woman. She is a mother to 13 children and to many more grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs…
Spirit, Jemu, Grey and Lilli are enjoying the last remaining natural grazing of the summer months. The temperatures are beginning to drop…
Mathematics class: In March we saw an increase in the Big Issue maths class attendance. A total number of 10 students participate…
‘I am beginning to feel exactly what you told me, Credo [Mutwa],’ I explained. ‘That, in following the footsteps of the White…
The countdown has begun! Saskia Wiese and Courtney Kalis, along with thousands of other runners, will be taking on the challenging iconic…
We are slowly increasing Daisy's daily walks to the veldt to help improve her strength, muscle tone, endurance and stamina. Daisy also…
WELCOME TO THE SPIRIT FOUNDATION FULL CIRCLE PUBLICATION – REVIEW AND ACHIEVEMENTS Former President Nelson Mandela was undoubtedly correct when observing that,…
Blizzy and Pebble were able to enjoy the mud wallows from last year's rainy season just after they were born but for…
At Jakes Gerwel Tegnies Skool we go the extra mile. The ideal is that every learner completes school with a driver's license.…
Mr Alan Salisbury, a 77-year-old man who moved from Bridgewater, England to South Africa in 1976 to explore the world and experience…
Thriving ecosystems rely on connections between protected nature reserves. In Africa, many of these corridors are created by elephant and intersect with…
The Greater Kruger National Park region, which is the only place on Earth where White Lion occurs naturally, is a semi-arid habitat…
The ‘O’ in our voice theme stands for opportunity. Our scholars are enrolled at institutions that offer holistic opportunities and access to…
Our school year is well underway. Through a range of education support interventions, LOFOB reaches 130 children and youth who are blind…
Desiree Adonis was born in District Six and lived there until she was eight years old when she was forcibly removed with…
The annual Horwood donor picnic took place on 25 February. This is a lovely opportunity for our scholars to meet their donors…
Spirit Education Foundation visited all 140 scholars at various schools to ensure they were well-equipped to start their high school year. The…
Daisy and Modjadji also received a visit from Ian Kilbride. Ian was pleasantly surprised to see just how much Daisy had grown…
Two of the Global White Lion Protection Trust team members, who are instrumental in ensuring King Assegaia’s well-being, are Reuben and Champion.…
The Global White Lion Protection Trust’s pioneering ethos embraces both modern science and Indigenous knowledge: respecting and learning from both traditions, so…
My name is Rebrencia Siegelaar. I was born and raised in Bonnievale. I am currently employed at De Wijngarten Boutique better known…
The start of the year is a busy period for most school children and their parents. There is pressure for children and…
January 2023 blessed us with a visit from Ian who wanted to check up on the Spirit Wildlife Family first-hand. We were…
In January we introduced the theme for the year VOICE. The V in the voice theme for 2023 stands for Values. Our…
The Liesbeek flows from the back of Table Mountain for a distance of some 9 km (through Kirstenbosch and the southern suburbs)…
The end of 2022 saw Spirit, Grey, Jemu and Lilli relocated to a larger release site to continue their rewilding and reintroduction…
Sulayman Fredericks is a 70-year-old man originally from District Six. Due to the Group Areas Act during apartheid, Mr Fredericks and his…
PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE! PLEASE DONATE. SWF is a Public Benefit Organisation and your donations can qualify as a taxable deduction. Account holder:…
Written by Ian Kilbride There is a brutal irony to game ranger, Anton Mzimba, being gunned down a mere five days before…
Almost all wild lion live in Africa, but there is one small population that exists elsewhere. Panthera le oleo (African lion) is…
The Spirit Education Foundation has put together a running team for The 2 Oceans Ultra Marathon and the Half Marathon in April.…
The JGTS driving programme remains popular amongst students. Obtaining a driver’s licence has become essential in securing formal employment opportunities within the…
The Spirit Education Foundation welcomes 140 scholars at 12 partnership High Schools in the Western Cape in 2023. 25 Grade 8s will…
Mrs Marlene Adams is 67 years old, lived in Cape Town her whole life and is a mother of two and grand…
Spirit Education Foundation selects a theme each year that coincides with the implementation of their Mentorship program The 2023 theme is VOICE,…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation - Elephants Alive ‘They also serve who only stand and wait’ - John Milton As the year draws to…
Whilst Grey, Spirit, Jemu and Lilli learn to navigate summer months in the reserve, Wyntir and River seem intent on introducing Blizzy…
The Spirit Education Foundation (https://spiritf.org/education-foundation/) recently celebrated its new scholars’ day. Held at Wynberg Girls High School, 42 new SEF scholars joined…
As usual, November in the bush lived up to our expectations! The days are long, hot and extremely humid. Temperatures reach 25…
Help the Spirit Community Foundation to provide the necessary support to preserve this river through the work we do with Upper Liesbeek…
Trailblazer was collared in March 2022 in Mozambique by our partners on the ground (Mozambique Wildlife Alliance) together with a group of…
This past weekend we welcomed 43 new scholars into the Spirit Education Foundation (28 new Grade 8’s). We are so proud of…
Dr. Armand Bam – Managing Director of The Spirit Foundation Dr Armand Bam completed his secondary schooling at Plumstead High School and…
Did you know: Of the one billion population of persons with disabilities, 80% live in developing countries? One in every five women…
The magnificent King Assegaia is the pride male of the Royal Trinity - but did you know that he is the youngest…
This week I was the guest of the Appleton Chairman, Tim Hughes, at a reception hosted by the UK High Commissioner, Antony…
Elephant movements decrease during the dry season due to depleting resources. Although this year there was more water available compared to previous…
It has been just over a month since Spirit, Grey, Jemu and Lilli were relocated from the Intensive Protection Zone to the…
PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE! PLEASE DONATE. SWF is a Public Benefit Organisation and your donations can qualify as a taxable deduction. Account holder:…
Only 21,8% of women possess a driver’s licence in South Africa, compared to 40,1% of men. This glaring and disempowering disparity between…
Intwandamela is a majestic prime bull the team has had the privilege to monitor around the clock since 2005. The long-term dataset…
Summer has well and truly arrived at Care for Wild. The temperatures are climbing daily and the rain is falling heavily. The…
“The change in your pocket makes a big change in the lives of vendors”, is a mantra of The Big Issue. It…
They’ve done it! In memory of Lynne Munnik, the amazing Munnik daughters took on the Isuzu Half Iron Man challenge and completed…
Getting into the giving Spirit. 29 November 2022 Save the Date Giving Tuesday is a global movement whereby organizations, individuals and communities…
Did you know: The Liesbeek River is named after a river in the Netherlands? It flows for approximately 9kms from Table Mountain…
Elephant identification is important in the tracking process. Together with the support of the Spirit Wildlife Foundation, Elephants Alive has been able…
Written by Michelle Henley, Director, Co-Foundation & Principal Researcher at Elephants Alive We have had the privilege of fitting collars and conducting…
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision”, wrote Helen Keller. Help the Spirit Community Foundation to…
After Zac's stiff legs last month, he is continuing with supplements to aid mobility as well as rest time away from the…
Almost all wild lion live in Africa, but there is one small population that exists elsewhere. Panthera le oleo (African lion) is…
There are key factors that determine employment readiness. Our work with Bonnievale 418 assists youth with their critical thinking skills, personal presentation…
Physical fitness and participation in recreational activities at school is important for teens. It helps with reducing stress, improves skin condition, helps…
With the first small amounts of rainfall earlier this month, the dried-up mud pools became a haven in the tropical heat. Daisy…
Despite the efforts to promote educational opportunities for youth, approximately 263 million children, adolescents and youth worldwide are out of school. In…
The unique legacy of our late beloved Lynne Munnik is being carried forward by her daughters, Julia Munnik and Alexandra…
Trees are important for our environment. 5 things you should know they are good for: 1. Purifying air 2. Saving water 3.…
According to the International Labour Organisation, youth (15-24) make up nearly half of the world’s unemployed. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic has…
In January 2019, Spirit, Grey, Jemu and Lilli entered the first stages of rewilding and were released into the first phase of…
The Upper Liesbeek River Garden (ULRG) is situated along both banks of the Upper Liesbeek, adjacent to the suburbs of Bishopscourt Village…
Miracles do happen and the Spirit Wildlife Foundation can prove it! In a world of international conflict and atrocity, nature has a…
At least 2.2 billion people worldwide have a vision impairment. The World Health Organization recognizes the vital role in educating citizens on…
The Full Circle It is unusual to be in a position to make a meaningful difference to the lives of scholars, communities…
The Full Circle It is unusual to be in a position to make a meaningful difference to the lives of scholars, communities…
The Full Circle It is unusual to be in a position to make a meaningful difference to the lives of scholars, communities…
Spirit Education Foundation Salutes Our Teachers On Teacher Appreciation Day. Inspiring and uplifting our youth can create a long-lasting positive impact on…
Daisy is now 9 months old and growing quickly. In the beginning, it seemed as though this little calf would never put…
Our suspicions that Jemu and Spirit were coming on heat were confirmed this month. Storm has been aggressively protecting the crash, making…
The Spirit Community Foundation assists the hard of hearing. Here’s just one such story: Ms Jacobs, the youngest of 10 children, was…
The Spirit Community Foundation (SCF) partners with the Upper Liesbeek River Garden (ULRG) team to maintain and upgrade the river garden so…
8 September 2022 is International Literacy Day “The earlier the blind child starts to read, the better. Early literacy experiences create a…
The appearance of Prince William on the front cover of the South African edition of the Spirit Community Foundation-sponsored Big Issue magazine…
By Michelle Henley - Elephants Alive, Director, Co-founder & Principal Researcher The Elephants Alive’s ID study involves taking detailed photos for identification…
What is success? How is it measured? When is it fully attained? Often, we measure success based on financial wealth, a good…
In this month's update, we wanted to give you a small glimpse into the protection of the rhinos that you support, as…
The Big Issue, in collaboration with Spirit Foundation, recognises the struggles that the female vendors face and acknowledge their remarkable efforts to…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation is elated to announce the birth of a precious baby white rhino to mother Olive and father Storm at…
The Spirit Wildlife Foundation (SWF) is pleased to celebrate our partnership with Global White Lion Trust (WLT). WLT has a unique approach…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation (SWF) is pleased to announce and celebrate our partnership with Elephants Alive. Elephants Alive (EA) has a rich history…
Written by Ian Kilbride There is a brutal irony to game ranger, Anton Mzimba, being gunned down a mere five days before…
I am women The survivor, the one who opposed all pressure and will overcome oppression, challenges and danger I am women I…
Daisy is very nearly 7 months old and has just reached another monumental milestone. She was recently introduced to fellow orphans Aquazi…
APPLETON SUPPORTS LOFOB AND LEARNS FROM OUR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED FRIENDS Appleton shared a special and memorable Mandela Day on Monday…
I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wilderness. We must never forget that it is our…
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela In honour of Madiba, our Warwick…
Following observations of trembling and weak legs last month, veterinarian Dr Albertus Coetzee was called to examine Zac. Zac received massage therapy…
The Spirit Community Foundation Support for the League of Friends of the Blind (LOFOB) Occupational Therapy - supporting the early childhood needs…
The rescue of an orphaned rhino calf is just the beginning of a very long and committed process to save a species…
One of the recent major achievements at the ULRG has been the replacement of the deteriorating log tables and seats with recycled…
It is remarkable to record that during the past 18 years, we have planted more than 250 indigenous trees at the Upper…
The Spirit Education Foundation concluded Youth Month this past weekend on the ultimate high as we took 120 high school scholars from…
16 June 2021 On Youth Day, Wednesday 16 June, members of the Spirit Education Foundation team, Saskia Wiese and Paula Wallace-Pickering took…
Alex Iwobi savoured an “amazing” and belated opportunity to witness Everton in the Community’s “life-changing” work on a visit to the charity’s…
Everton Women’s Courtney Brosnan and Hanna Bennison took a trip to Springwell Park Primary School in Bootle to find out more about…
In light of mental health awareness week, we're shining the spotlight on Everton in the Community’s mental health programme, Imagine Your Goals…
Welcome to the Everton Free School website. I am delighted and honoured to have been appointed as the new Principal during such…
Sunday 5th June was World Environment Day, which presents an opportune time to profile the stellar work of the Spirit Wildlife Foundation (SWF).…
Get up, lace up and show up for our youth on Youth Day 2022! Enter the Spirit Education Foundation Feet4Fees Youth Day…
Since 2019, Care for Wild has integrated a range of different technologies to enhance our security strategy as well as collect and…
We are very happy to again report that Zac is doing well. There are again significant improvements to his mobility and activity…
We can't believe how fast these two rascals are growing! It is very interesting to compare their development to that of little…
Saturday the 23rd of April was a massive day in Warwick Masiphumelele Rugby Clubs history. It fielded for the first time ever…
Despite her highly rocky start to life, Daisy has a will to survive which is awe-inspiring and humbling. Last month Veterinarian Dr…
Daisy was rescued on the 9th of December 2021. She was just a few hours old when she arrived at Care for…
March was an interesting month in terms of the weather and its subsequent effect on the veldt and the rhinos' behaviour. Temperatures…
Just two weeks after Wyntir and her newborn made international headlines, fellow orphaned rhino River, gave birth to a little bullcalf. Baby…
Just two weeks after Wyntir and her newborn made international headlines, fellow orphaned rhino River, gave birth to a little bull calf.…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation is deeply concerned about the granting of permits for the hunting of ten critically endangered black rhino. We ask…
Hope for rhino's as world's first rhino calf born at Care for Wild Rhino Sactuary, South Africa to orphan's of poaching. Rhino…
On Thursday 9th December we received a little miracle. She came in the form of a tiny rhino calf, possibly just hours…
December has challenged us more than we ever thought possible. A devastating month for rhino populations in South Africa, we received 6…
November has been a busy month for the team here at Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary. A few weeks ago, after heavy…
November 2016 saw the arrival of three orphans within just a few days of each other. Grey, Jemu & Spirit were…
October has been a month of stunning change in the bush. The first decent rains of the summer have turned the yellowy…
Being able to tell each of the rhinos apart is extremely important when monitoring. Each rhino has their own unique microchip number…
South Africa is at the centre of the rhino poaching crisis. Rhinos are being brutally murdered daily in National Parks, Provincial Parks…
Throughout her pregnancy Anushka had great expectations for her unborn child. Like most parents she never anticipated her baby being diagnosed with…
We believe that humans are holistic beings, hence we strive to prevent them from being broken. In as much as the people…
Jakes Gerwel Technical High School understands that in South Africa, the final qualification of 88% of all learners is basic education. 9…
on 24th September, South Africans had the opportunity of celebrating our country’s unique diversity and heritage. Heritage Day is an occasion that…
28 June 2021 Grade 9 Spirit Education Foundation scholar, Brandi Ryland, serves as a Western Cape Child Government Monitor for the Commissioner…
27 November 2020 The Spirit Education Foundation is delighted to award high school scholarships to 15 bright and worthy young scholars entering…
The annual registration day was a highlight to the year. We were fortunate to host this year’s event as it was sorely…
The academic year 2022 for Western Cape schools started on Wednesday 17 January, 25 nervously excited Grade 8's officially began their high…
The Matric class of 2021 have endured, thrived, and excelled in overcoming some tough educational challenges. With multiple uncertainties in the past…
Our dehorning operation continued this month. Over two days we successfully dehorned another 26 rhinos at Care for Wild. Whilst Lilli and…
September is always a standout month for us here at Care for Wild and the excitement grows steadily stronger each day as…
All of Zac's symptoms are indicators of an underlying condition. This might be linked to an old injury or a muscle related…
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Spirit Education Foundation scholarship applications for Grade 8 in 2025 are now OPEN! Current Grade 6's who meet our criteria are eligible…
The miraculous birth of Spirit’s calf is testament to the power of nature, nurture and committed care to overcome the evil of…
Entrepreneurs are vital for our country’s economic development as they create business opportunities, the effects of which cascade into their families and…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation is thrilled to share the wonderful news that in the early hours of Sunday 3 September, released orphan, Spirit,…
Over 90% of visually impaired people live in low-and middle-income countries and 51% of blindness is due to age-related cataracts. In many…
Entrepreneurship education that is well coordinated can positively impact skill acquisition, capacity building, entrepreneurial development, economic development and growth. The Big Issue…
More than 100 million people are categorised as visually impaired due to uncorrected refractive errors (near-sightedness, far-sightedness or astigmatism). For most, normal…
Spirit Education Foundation scholarship applications for Grade 8 in 2025 are now OPEN! The documents required for a completed application are Learner…
Major threats to our rivers include construction projects, mining, road laying and others while human encroachment, living close to and on these…
Spirit Invest enjoyed the best first six months of the year in its 21-year history. While Spirit Invest as a whole has…
Ms Patricia Schutters was born in the Cape Town southern suburb of Wynberg in 1943. She had three sisters and one brother.…
Aiden Arendse, dropped out of school and dropped out of the Bonnievale 418 employment readiness course. But a subsequent mindset change led…
One of the most heartwarming sights at Care for Wild is witnessing the profound trust between the rhinos and the Rangers –…
We facilitate our next parent support group. At our support group meeting this month, the focus is on orientation and mobility. We…
World Ranger Day, celebrated on July 31st, is an international day dedicated to honouring and celebrating the dedication and sacrifices of park…
To address some of the misconceptions about blindness, and to educate children on important principles to keep in mind when interacting with…
In July, we managed to improve three of our vendors’ homes. One of the vendors who benefited from the Home Improvement project…
With National Women’s Day on 9 August, we acknowledge our stakeholders involved in the support and empowerment of girls who are blind…
Mrs Rosaline Paynter was born in 1936 in District Six, Cape Town. She was born with a twin brother and was one…
Whilst schools were closed country wide for holidays, we returned on July 22nd, and welcomed back our students. They were excited to…
In June Big Issue held two maths classes. We have allowed our students to take a well-deserved break just like other students…
Parents with children aged between three and six years who are enrolled in our Early Childhood Development pre-school class will participate in…
The recent storms have also given us guidance on changes which need to be made to areas adjacent to some of the…
This month LOFOB’s Education and Awareness Outreach teams will engage with the communities of Ocean View and Worcester on care of the…
The original heartlands of the White Lions is an ancient sacred site, declared protected by African kings for many hundreds of years…
Mrs Eksteen is a 92-year-old woman born on Jordaan Street in District Six. She lived there with her parents and three brothers.…
June has been a very busy month, with mopping up after the storms, trying to save the banks from erosion due to…
Term three highlights to look forward to from The Spirit Education Foundation (SEF): From Grade 9 -12 the emphasis for mentorship at…
The Spirit Education Foundation honours Madiba today by visiting and doing story time with the grade six learners The team went to…
With Mandela Day coming up on 18th July we are appealing to people to take action and inspire change by supporting LOFOB…
In what has grown to be an annual highlight for the Spirit Education Foundation, on Saturday 24 June, 130 SEF scholars embarked…
Preparing our beneficiaries for the mid-year examinations – education support for children, youth, and adults who are blind and visually impaired. With…
We focus on the protection of children with disabilities, National Child Protection Week The Constitution of South Africa (1996) protects the rights…
It’s Happening! 140 scholars, eight SEF alumni and a dedicated team of facilitators all on route to beautiful Tulbagh for our annual…
Mrs Farieda Howell was born in District Six in the 1950’s. She attended school at Trafalgar High, worked at a factory and…
Winter has arrived, bringing with it a severe drop in temperatures and for vulnerable orphans like Daisy (who struggles to regulate her…
The huffs and puffs from runners, walkers and hikers alike could be heard all over historic Groot Constantia on Youth Day Friday…
An article by Ian Kilbride We on Earth lose between 200-2,000 species every year. Just stop, pause and think about it. That…
Routes are out for our Feet4Fees Trail Fun Run! Learn them well, It is a route specially designed to make you climb,…
Throughout the month of May, LOFOB teams will engage with schools, companies and organisations to encourage them to join us and show…
While Assegaia exemplifies the divine masculine energy, the Global White Lion Protection Trust's founder lioness, Marah, will always be a shining light…
The Spirit Education Foundation values community, relationships and families. This is a testimonial from a parent who has gone through the scholarship…
April has been an exciting and memorable month for the HearInAfrica team and the Spirit Community Foundation as we continued our services…
Care for Wild recently carried out a large-scale horn-trimming operation aimed at improving the protection and security of the rhinos under our…
Mathematics class: We continue to observe the determination and dedication of our learners. Every month, significant progress is identifiable in terms of…
Mr Elias Kamaar, a 72-year-old man was born and raised in District Six. He attended Trafalgar High School and enjoyed participating in…
The accessibility to technology is often the preserve of those that are able to afford this necessity in today’s education arena. So,…
The arrival of winter in the reserve marks a significant phase in the rewilding journey of Spirit, Jemu, Grey, and Lilli. This…
The last day of the school holiday was spent meandering the Company Gardens in Cape Town, feeding squirrels, chasing away birds and…
Due to her comprised state on arrival. Daisy is slightly behind in her development than the other orphans. Daisy lacked the muscle…
Ian Kilbride, Guest Editor for The Big Issue and Chairman of Spirit Invest and Spirit Foundation, and Honorary Professor at Stellenbosch Business…
Little Leaves is a weekly group that focuses on nature-based play and exploration for toddlers between the ages of 12 – 24…
Let’s ask elephants what they prefer! As Elephants Alive research has always been led by elephants, we decided to ask them to…
Spirit Education Foundation has the opportunity to engage with different stakeholders, community members, other NPOs and corporate businesses. The network of people…
Mrs Beatrice McGrath is a 97-year-old woman. She is a mother to 13 children and to many more grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs…
Spirit, Jemu, Grey and Lilli are enjoying the last remaining natural grazing of the summer months. The temperatures are beginning to drop…
Mathematics class: In March we saw an increase in the Big Issue maths class attendance. A total number of 10 students participate…
‘I am beginning to feel exactly what you told me, Credo [Mutwa],’ I explained. ‘That, in following the footsteps of the White…
The countdown has begun! Saskia Wiese and Courtney Kalis, along with thousands of other runners, will be taking on the challenging iconic…
We are slowly increasing Daisy's daily walks to the veldt to help improve her strength, muscle tone, endurance and stamina. Daisy also…
WELCOME TO THE SPIRIT FOUNDATION FULL CIRCLE PUBLICATION – REVIEW AND ACHIEVEMENTS Former President Nelson Mandela was undoubtedly correct when observing that,…
Blizzy and Pebble were able to enjoy the mud wallows from last year's rainy season just after they were born but for…
At Jakes Gerwel Tegnies Skool we go the extra mile. The ideal is that every learner completes school with a driver's license.…
Mr Alan Salisbury, a 77-year-old man who moved from Bridgewater, England to South Africa in 1976 to explore the world and experience…
Thriving ecosystems rely on connections between protected nature reserves. In Africa, many of these corridors are created by elephant and intersect with…
The Greater Kruger National Park region, which is the only place on Earth where White Lion occurs naturally, is a semi-arid habitat…
The ‘O’ in our voice theme stands for opportunity. Our scholars are enrolled at institutions that offer holistic opportunities and access to…
Our school year is well underway. Through a range of education support interventions, LOFOB reaches 130 children and youth who are blind…
Desiree Adonis was born in District Six and lived there until she was eight years old when she was forcibly removed with…
The annual Horwood donor picnic took place on 25 February. This is a lovely opportunity for our scholars to meet their donors…
Spirit Education Foundation visited all 140 scholars at various schools to ensure they were well-equipped to start their high school year. The…
Daisy and Modjadji also received a visit from Ian Kilbride. Ian was pleasantly surprised to see just how much Daisy had grown…
Two of the Global White Lion Protection Trust team members, who are instrumental in ensuring King Assegaia’s well-being, are Reuben and Champion.…
The Global White Lion Protection Trust’s pioneering ethos embraces both modern science and Indigenous knowledge: respecting and learning from both traditions, so…
My name is Rebrencia Siegelaar. I was born and raised in Bonnievale. I am currently employed at De Wijngarten Boutique better known…
The start of the year is a busy period for most school children and their parents. There is pressure for children and…
January 2023 blessed us with a visit from Ian who wanted to check up on the Spirit Wildlife Family first-hand. We were…
In January we introduced the theme for the year VOICE. The V in the voice theme for 2023 stands for Values. Our…
The Liesbeek flows from the back of Table Mountain for a distance of some 9 km (through Kirstenbosch and the southern suburbs)…
The end of 2022 saw Spirit, Grey, Jemu and Lilli relocated to a larger release site to continue their rewilding and reintroduction…
Sulayman Fredericks is a 70-year-old man originally from District Six. Due to the Group Areas Act during apartheid, Mr Fredericks and his…
PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE! PLEASE DONATE. SWF is a Public Benefit Organisation and your donations can qualify as a taxable deduction. Account holder:…
Written by Ian Kilbride There is a brutal irony to game ranger, Anton Mzimba, being gunned down a mere five days before…
Almost all wild lion live in Africa, but there is one small population that exists elsewhere. Panthera le oleo (African lion) is…
The Spirit Education Foundation has put together a running team for The 2 Oceans Ultra Marathon and the Half Marathon in April.…
The JGTS driving programme remains popular amongst students. Obtaining a driver’s licence has become essential in securing formal employment opportunities within the…
The Spirit Education Foundation welcomes 140 scholars at 12 partnership High Schools in the Western Cape in 2023. 25 Grade 8s will…
Mrs Marlene Adams is 67 years old, lived in Cape Town her whole life and is a mother of two and grand…
Spirit Education Foundation selects a theme each year that coincides with the implementation of their Mentorship program The 2023 theme is VOICE,…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation - Elephants Alive ‘They also serve who only stand and wait’ - John Milton As the year draws to…
Whilst Grey, Spirit, Jemu and Lilli learn to navigate summer months in the reserve, Wyntir and River seem intent on introducing Blizzy…
The Spirit Education Foundation (https://spiritf.org/education-foundation/) recently celebrated its new scholars’ day. Held at Wynberg Girls High School, 42 new SEF scholars joined…
As usual, November in the bush lived up to our expectations! The days are long, hot and extremely humid. Temperatures reach 25…
Help the Spirit Community Foundation to provide the necessary support to preserve this river through the work we do with Upper Liesbeek…
Trailblazer was collared in March 2022 in Mozambique by our partners on the ground (Mozambique Wildlife Alliance) together with a group of…
This past weekend we welcomed 43 new scholars into the Spirit Education Foundation (28 new Grade 8’s). We are so proud of…
Dr. Armand Bam – Managing Director of The Spirit Foundation Dr Armand Bam completed his secondary schooling at Plumstead High School and…
Did you know: Of the one billion population of persons with disabilities, 80% live in developing countries? One in every five women…
The magnificent King Assegaia is the pride male of the Royal Trinity - but did you know that he is the youngest…
This week I was the guest of the Appleton Chairman, Tim Hughes, at a reception hosted by the UK High Commissioner, Antony…
Elephant movements decrease during the dry season due to depleting resources. Although this year there was more water available compared to previous…
It has been just over a month since Spirit, Grey, Jemu and Lilli were relocated from the Intensive Protection Zone to the…
PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE! PLEASE DONATE. SWF is a Public Benefit Organisation and your donations can qualify as a taxable deduction. Account holder:…
Only 21,8% of women possess a driver’s licence in South Africa, compared to 40,1% of men. This glaring and disempowering disparity between…
Intwandamela is a majestic prime bull the team has had the privilege to monitor around the clock since 2005. The long-term dataset…
Summer has well and truly arrived at Care for Wild. The temperatures are climbing daily and the rain is falling heavily. The…
“The change in your pocket makes a big change in the lives of vendors”, is a mantra of The Big Issue. It…
They’ve done it! In memory of Lynne Munnik, the amazing Munnik daughters took on the Isuzu Half Iron Man challenge and completed…
Getting into the giving Spirit. 29 November 2022 Save the Date Giving Tuesday is a global movement whereby organizations, individuals and communities…
Did you know: The Liesbeek River is named after a river in the Netherlands? It flows for approximately 9kms from Table Mountain…
Elephant identification is important in the tracking process. Together with the support of the Spirit Wildlife Foundation, Elephants Alive has been able…
Written by Michelle Henley, Director, Co-Foundation & Principal Researcher at Elephants Alive We have had the privilege of fitting collars and conducting…
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision”, wrote Helen Keller. Help the Spirit Community Foundation to…
After Zac's stiff legs last month, he is continuing with supplements to aid mobility as well as rest time away from the…
Almost all wild lion live in Africa, but there is one small population that exists elsewhere. Panthera le oleo (African lion) is…
There are key factors that determine employment readiness. Our work with Bonnievale 418 assists youth with their critical thinking skills, personal presentation…
Physical fitness and participation in recreational activities at school is important for teens. It helps with reducing stress, improves skin condition, helps…
With the first small amounts of rainfall earlier this month, the dried-up mud pools became a haven in the tropical heat. Daisy…
Despite the efforts to promote educational opportunities for youth, approximately 263 million children, adolescents and youth worldwide are out of school. In…
The unique legacy of our late beloved Lynne Munnik is being carried forward by her daughters, Julia Munnik and Alexandra…
Trees are important for our environment. 5 things you should know they are good for: 1. Purifying air 2. Saving water 3.…
According to the International Labour Organisation, youth (15-24) make up nearly half of the world’s unemployed. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic has…
In January 2019, Spirit, Grey, Jemu and Lilli entered the first stages of rewilding and were released into the first phase of…
The Upper Liesbeek River Garden (ULRG) is situated along both banks of the Upper Liesbeek, adjacent to the suburbs of Bishopscourt Village…
Miracles do happen and the Spirit Wildlife Foundation can prove it! In a world of international conflict and atrocity, nature has a…
At least 2.2 billion people worldwide have a vision impairment. The World Health Organization recognizes the vital role in educating citizens on…
The Full Circle It is unusual to be in a position to make a meaningful difference to the lives of scholars, communities…
The Full Circle It is unusual to be in a position to make a meaningful difference to the lives of scholars, communities…
The Full Circle It is unusual to be in a position to make a meaningful difference to the lives of scholars, communities…
Spirit Education Foundation Salutes Our Teachers On Teacher Appreciation Day. Inspiring and uplifting our youth can create a long-lasting positive impact on…
Daisy is now 9 months old and growing quickly. In the beginning, it seemed as though this little calf would never put…
Our suspicions that Jemu and Spirit were coming on heat were confirmed this month. Storm has been aggressively protecting the crash, making…
The Spirit Community Foundation assists the hard of hearing. Here’s just one such story: Ms Jacobs, the youngest of 10 children, was…
The Spirit Community Foundation (SCF) partners with the Upper Liesbeek River Garden (ULRG) team to maintain and upgrade the river garden so…
8 September 2022 is International Literacy Day “The earlier the blind child starts to read, the better. Early literacy experiences create a…
The appearance of Prince William on the front cover of the South African edition of the Spirit Community Foundation-sponsored Big Issue magazine…
By Michelle Henley - Elephants Alive, Director, Co-founder & Principal Researcher The Elephants Alive’s ID study involves taking detailed photos for identification…
What is success? How is it measured? When is it fully attained? Often, we measure success based on financial wealth, a good…
In this month's update, we wanted to give you a small glimpse into the protection of the rhinos that you support, as…
The Big Issue, in collaboration with Spirit Foundation, recognises the struggles that the female vendors face and acknowledge their remarkable efforts to…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation is elated to announce the birth of a precious baby white rhino to mother Olive and father Storm at…
The Spirit Wildlife Foundation (SWF) is pleased to celebrate our partnership with Global White Lion Trust (WLT). WLT has a unique approach…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation (SWF) is pleased to announce and celebrate our partnership with Elephants Alive. Elephants Alive (EA) has a rich history…
Written by Ian Kilbride There is a brutal irony to game ranger, Anton Mzimba, being gunned down a mere five days before…
I am women The survivor, the one who opposed all pressure and will overcome oppression, challenges and danger I am women I…
Daisy is very nearly 7 months old and has just reached another monumental milestone. She was recently introduced to fellow orphans Aquazi…
APPLETON SUPPORTS LOFOB AND LEARNS FROM OUR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED FRIENDS Appleton shared a special and memorable Mandela Day on Monday…
I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wilderness. We must never forget that it is our…
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela In honour of Madiba, our Warwick…
Following observations of trembling and weak legs last month, veterinarian Dr Albertus Coetzee was called to examine Zac. Zac received massage therapy…
The Spirit Community Foundation Support for the League of Friends of the Blind (LOFOB) Occupational Therapy - supporting the early childhood needs…
The rescue of an orphaned rhino calf is just the beginning of a very long and committed process to save a species…
One of the recent major achievements at the ULRG has been the replacement of the deteriorating log tables and seats with recycled…
It is remarkable to record that during the past 18 years, we have planted more than 250 indigenous trees at the Upper…
The Spirit Education Foundation concluded Youth Month this past weekend on the ultimate high as we took 120 high school scholars from…
16 June 2021 On Youth Day, Wednesday 16 June, members of the Spirit Education Foundation team, Saskia Wiese and Paula Wallace-Pickering took…
Alex Iwobi savoured an “amazing” and belated opportunity to witness Everton in the Community’s “life-changing” work on a visit to the charity’s…
Everton Women’s Courtney Brosnan and Hanna Bennison took a trip to Springwell Park Primary School in Bootle to find out more about…
In light of mental health awareness week, we're shining the spotlight on Everton in the Community’s mental health programme, Imagine Your Goals…
Welcome to the Everton Free School website. I am delighted and honoured to have been appointed as the new Principal during such…
Sunday 5th June was World Environment Day, which presents an opportune time to profile the stellar work of the Spirit Wildlife Foundation (SWF).…
Get up, lace up and show up for our youth on Youth Day 2022! Enter the Spirit Education Foundation Feet4Fees Youth Day…
Since 2019, Care for Wild has integrated a range of different technologies to enhance our security strategy as well as collect and…
We are very happy to again report that Zac is doing well. There are again significant improvements to his mobility and activity…
We can't believe how fast these two rascals are growing! It is very interesting to compare their development to that of little…
Saturday the 23rd of April was a massive day in Warwick Masiphumelele Rugby Clubs history. It fielded for the first time ever…
Despite her highly rocky start to life, Daisy has a will to survive which is awe-inspiring and humbling. Last month Veterinarian Dr…
Daisy was rescued on the 9th of December 2021. She was just a few hours old when she arrived at Care for…
March was an interesting month in terms of the weather and its subsequent effect on the veldt and the rhinos' behaviour. Temperatures…
Just two weeks after Wyntir and her newborn made international headlines, fellow orphaned rhino River, gave birth to a little bullcalf. Baby…
Just two weeks after Wyntir and her newborn made international headlines, fellow orphaned rhino River, gave birth to a little bull calf.…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation is deeply concerned about the granting of permits for the hunting of ten critically endangered black rhino. We ask…
Hope for rhino's as world's first rhino calf born at Care for Wild Rhino Sactuary, South Africa to orphan's of poaching. Rhino…
On Thursday 9th December we received a little miracle. She came in the form of a tiny rhino calf, possibly just hours…
December has challenged us more than we ever thought possible. A devastating month for rhino populations in South Africa, we received 6…
November has been a busy month for the team here at Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary. A few weeks ago, after heavy…
November 2016 saw the arrival of three orphans within just a few days of each other. Grey, Jemu & Spirit were…
October has been a month of stunning change in the bush. The first decent rains of the summer have turned the yellowy…
Being able to tell each of the rhinos apart is extremely important when monitoring. Each rhino has their own unique microchip number…
South Africa is at the centre of the rhino poaching crisis. Rhinos are being brutally murdered daily in National Parks, Provincial Parks…
Throughout her pregnancy Anushka had great expectations for her unborn child. Like most parents she never anticipated her baby being diagnosed with…
We believe that humans are holistic beings, hence we strive to prevent them from being broken. In as much as the people…
Jakes Gerwel Technical High School understands that in South Africa, the final qualification of 88% of all learners is basic education. 9…
on 24th September, South Africans had the opportunity of celebrating our country’s unique diversity and heritage. Heritage Day is an occasion that…
28 June 2021 Grade 9 Spirit Education Foundation scholar, Brandi Ryland, serves as a Western Cape Child Government Monitor for the Commissioner…
27 November 2020 The Spirit Education Foundation is delighted to award high school scholarships to 15 bright and worthy young scholars entering…
The annual registration day was a highlight to the year. We were fortunate to host this year’s event as it was sorely…
The academic year 2022 for Western Cape schools started on Wednesday 17 January, 25 nervously excited Grade 8's officially began their high…
The Matric class of 2021 have endured, thrived, and excelled in overcoming some tough educational challenges. With multiple uncertainties in the past…
Our dehorning operation continued this month. Over two days we successfully dehorned another 26 rhinos at Care for Wild. Whilst Lilli and…
September is always a standout month for us here at Care for Wild and the excitement grows steadily stronger each day as…
All of Zac's symptoms are indicators of an underlying condition. This might be linked to an old injury or a muscle related…