Few species embody the essence of teamwork and resilience as profoundly as African wild dogs, also known as painted dogs. These remarkable animals are not just symbols of the wild beauty of South Africa; they epitomize the values of communication, cooperation, and perseverance.
Read MoreCheck out Painted Wolf Wines (Wines for Conservation) fundraising campaign in conjunction with The Endangered Wildlife Trust.
Read MorePre-bidding opens soon for The EWT’s annual Golf Day Auction at Stellenbosch Golf Club. Bid online and / or bid in-person.
Read MoreThe Expedition Project’s Online Academy is excited to announce the early release of our latest course: African Leopards. This course offers an in-depth exploration into the world of African leopards, focusing on their conservation, ecology, and the challenges they face in the wild.
Read MoreThe Expedition Project’s mission to inspire change and foster conservation has taken a bold leap into the digital world with their African Wildlife Online Academy.
Read MoreClosing date for applications is: 30 March 2025
Read MoreClosing date for applications is: 20 March 2025
Read More3/3 – Migration, Colonization, and Race – What Makes It Acceptable or Not? Building on the themes of myth and romanticization explored in the first two parts of this series, we now turn to the real-world legacies of these historical narratives. Migration, colonization, and race remain deeply intertwined with how we perceive and construct our identities, revealing the ongoing impact of historical storytelling on modern society.
Read More2/3 – Why Cowboys Are Romanticized While Afrikaner (Boers) Are Not? In Part 1 of this series, we explored the myths surrounding figures like cowboys and Boers, questioning the balance between reality and storytelling. Now, in this second part, we take a closer look at how history itself is often romanticized, examining the cultural forces that shape these narratives and asking who benefits from the stories we choose to tell.
Read MoreHistory is more than a record of events—it’s a story we tell ourselves about who we are and where we come from. But what happens when those stories are shaped by myths, romanticized versions of the past, or selective memories? In this three-part series, we embark on a journey to uncover the layers of historical narratives, starting with the myths of cowboys and Boers.
Read MoreSouth Africa is often painted in oversimplified terms—a country divided between black and white, Boers and natives, Europeans and Africans.
Read MoreSouth Africa’s Land Expropriation Debate: Balancing justice and complexity is no easy task, and the risk of over-simplified, one-sided approaches ignores the lessons history has taught us over centuries.
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