The Nature Diary: Celebrating 100 Years of WESSA

Jane Dutton speaks to Resident CSI and Nature conservationist, Tim Neary, as well as the CEO of the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA), Cindy-Lee Cloete. They speak about the origin of WESSA, and how wildlife hunters became protectors and the importance of wildlife conservatio…

The Nature Diary: Arbor Week – which tree should you plant and where?

Ray White, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu, speaks with resident CSI and conservationist Tim Neary about Arbour Week and the importance of encouraging more people to plant and care for trees. They discuss why trees are so important to our environment and communities, how to choose and plant the right…

The Nature Diary: Observing International Vulture Awareness Day

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with resident CSI and conservationist Tim Neary and Danielle du Toit, field officer at Endangered Wildlife Trust, about the launch of the Vulture Safe Zone Alliance (VSZA), the threats facing endangered vulture species, and how we can help protect these vital birds across Africa…

The Nature Diary: Not so solitary – research reveals new insights into Black Rhino’s social bonds

Gugs Mhlungu is in conversation with resident CSI and conservationist Tim Neary and Ursina Rusch, population manager for WWF's Black Rhino Range Expansion Project, about the fascinating social dynamics of black rhinos. They explore two decades of tracking data revealing that black rhinos form last…

The Nature Diary: Inside the secret lives of African snakes

Gugs Mhlungu chats with resident CSI and conservationist Tim Neary and Marcel van Driel, a master herpetologist specialising in ophiology, and a snakebite expert, about his fascination with snakes, his snakebite training courses and books, and his latest book on African snakes. They unpack some of…

The Nature Diary: Marine Protected Areas Day

Gugs Mhlungu chats with resident CSI and conservationist Tim Neary and Dr Judy Mann-Lang, executive for strategic projects at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation and co-founder of Marine Protected Areas (MPA), about MPA Day and the importance of protecting our oceans. They explore the movement’s fo…

The Nature Diary: Women and their role in conservation work

Jane Dutton, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu, is in conversation with resident nature conservationist Tim Neary and  Yolan Friedmann, CEO of the Endangered Wildlife Trust, discuss the importance of conservation work.  They also touch on the role that women have increasingly played in conservation eff…

The Nature Diary: The book that brings Etosha National Park to life

Gugs Mhlungu chats with resident CSI and conservationist Tim Neary and Willie Olivier, a seasoned traveller in Southern Africa and author,  about his latest book, A Visitor's Guide to Etosha National Park. They explore how the book reveals the rich wildlife and ecological significance of Namibia's…

The Nature Diary The secret garden of Ellis Park – how indigenous plants are transforming the city's heart

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Tim Neary, nature conservationist, Stephen du Preez, founder of Local Abode and proud partner of Jozi My Jozi, about the secret garden of Ellis Park and how indigenous plants are helping to transform the heart of the city.  Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtf…

The Nature Diary: South African Birds by Name - Origins and Meanings

Gugs Mhlungu and resident CSI and nature conservationist, Tim Neary, speak to Eddie Germiquet, theologian and author, about what bird enthusiasts and their wannabe counterparts can expect from his soon-to-be-launched book, South African Birds by Name: Origins and Meanings. Gugs Mhlungu is your wee…