„Ik ben twee keer bijna aangevallen door de koning van de jungle”, vertelt Siphiwe aan Daily Mail. „De eerste keer rende ik weg, dat is niet zo slim. The poachers seem to be winning the war. Læs mere. Her på bloggen vil du kunne følge Black Mambas arbejde, og også læse mere om baggrunden for projektet, hvem der er med, og meget mere. Siphiwe Sithole is one of the Mambas. Our moral compass. South Africa's Black Mambas (Image: Susan Scott) But there's more to this story than just the economic and ecological success of how these women are lifting their communities out of poverty and changing the way wildlife is looked at. Editor’s Note: Wie uns Reporter Matteo Fagotto kürzlich mitteilte, verstarb Siphiwe Sithole 2017 nach kurzer schwerer Krankheit und hinterlässt große Fußstapfen in der Einheit der Black Mambas, die ihre Nachfolgerin wird füllen müssen. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Deputy Executive Director, Ibrahim Thiaw, called on Monday for better protection of Africa’s abundant wildlife and natural capital as a way to realize African Union’s (AU) ambitious Agenda 2063. Matteo Fagotto is a freelance journalist who focuses on social and human rights issues. “We have absolutely zero tolerance for rhino poaching and the illegal wildlife trade. An all female anti-poaching squad from South Africa have been given an award for their work by the UN The Mambas: A formidable Anti-Poaching Unit protecting wildlife in the greater Kruger area a ade up almost entirely of women rangers hfghlight of the day was a demonstration from Johan vp.n Straaten and the SAWC K9-Unit, which included a stmulated poaching arrest and Q & A session BBC Radio 5 live Breakfast - Nicky Campbell 25Feb16 - Anneka Svenska & 2 members of the Black Mambas Talking RHINO conservation & the future of the Rhino Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit. When Siphiwe Sithole told her parents she wanted to be a Black Mamba, they feared she would be eaten by a lion. The Black Mambas are a unit of 26 women from villages around Balule, a collection of privately owned game reserves in South Africa. THE AFRICA REPORT A Groupe Jeune Afrique publication. Vi har mistet en af vore Black Mamba ambassadører Siphiwe Sithole. In Memory of Siphiwe Sithole – died 2nd November 2016 Ulale ngokuthula dadewethu. EDITORIAL. "The Black Mambas are winning the war on poaching," insists Siphiwe Sithole. “I don’t know when I am going to face a lion,” said one of the Black Mambas Siphiwe Sithole on the PBS NewsHour. This page shows all ever transfers of the Kaizer Chiefs, including arrivals, departures and loans. It is with sadness in our hearts that we must begin our newsletter with the passing of our Black Mamba Ambassador Siphiwe Sithole. And this weekend they arrive in the UK to collect Helping Rhinos' 'Innovation in Conservation' Award. SIPHIWE SITHOLE, Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit: Presented by Anneka Svenska, Produced & Narrated by Nigel Marven & Image Impact Films, Featuring Simon Jones, Founder of Helping Rhinos, Jade Aldridge of Rhino Revolution, Craig Spencer of Transfrontier Africa who founded the Mambas, Siphiwe Sithole and Felicia Mogakane of The Black Mambas In just three years the Black Mambas have cut poaching by more than 75%, removed over 1,000 snares, and become role models for local youth. Donations can be made to the Black Mamba APU thru Rhino Mercy at: www.rhinomercy.org. Phil chatted to Felicia and Siphiwe and asked them about the challenges of being a Black Mamba, the daily threats they endure and the heartache from being away from their family for weeks at a time. “We have absolutely zero tolerance for rhino poaching and the illegal wildlife trade. Posted by Tecknomage at 8/17/2015 10:37:00 AM We were not allowed to bathe or to remove our boots,” remembers 33-year-old Siphiwe Sithole, a tall, athletic ranger who was among the first to join. Our ambassador and our mentor.” (Seen below.) Su objetivo también es levantar a la gente de menos recursos. 4. I think we should conserve nature," says Siphiwe Sithole from the Black Mambas, "because nature conserves us." November 2016. A unique, all female anti-poaching unit has transformed the conservation picture in South Africa's Kruger National Park, writes Anneka Svenska. "The Black Mambas are winning the war on poaching," insists Siphiwe Sithole. BY PATRICK SMITH. In Memory of Siphiwe Sithole – died 2nd November 2016. Environmental Management: South Africa's Black Mambas : wildlife conservation The poachers will fall - but it will not be with guns and bullets." Siphiwe Sithole and Felicia Mogakane were joined on stage by legendary cycling commentator and Helping Rhinos Patron, Phil Liggett. She runs the operation center, but spent three years on the beat in the bush. Despite the dangers, and against the odds, the Mambas are winning the battle against poaching. Siphiwe passed after a short struggle with illness on the 2nd November. She runs the operation center, but spent three years on the beat in the bush. The Black Mambas The all-female patrol stopping South Africa's rhino poachers. The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit (Black Mamba APU) is a mostly female ranger unit founded in 2013 with the purpose of protecting wildlife in South Africa, mainly in the regions of the Balule Nature Reserve and the Greater Kruger National Park.The Black Mamba APU was awarded the Champions of the Earth Award in 2015 by the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP). Black Mambas is funded by donations to the website at www.blackmambas.org. He is the co-founder of Tandem Reportages and his work has been published in Time, Newsweek, … Hosted by Helping Rhinos, Black Mamba team members Siphiwe Sithole and Felicia Mogakane gave talks at Port Lympne Reserve in Kent, ZSL London Zoo and also attended a very special Reception at Carpenters' Hall to receive the inaugural Helping Rhinos … Los cazadores de rinocerontes tienen un obstáculo nuevo: la primera unidad femenina The Duke and Duchess of Kent’s son Lord Edward Windsor and Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia presented the beautifully crafted Helping Rhinos award to Black Mamba ambassadors Siphiwe Sithole and Felicia Mogakane who had travelled from The Balule Reserve in South Africa to accept it. theguardian.com – “The Black Mambas are winning the war on poaching,” insists Siphiwe Sithole. The Black Mambas anti-poaching unit (APU) is the first female anti-poaching unit in South Africa. Official Selection | Wildlife Conservation Film Festival 2017 February 2016 saw the first ever visit to the UK by members of the Black Mambas, South Africa's first all female anti-poaching unit.. Rest in peace, my sister. “The Black Mambas are winning the war on poaching,” insists Siphiwe Sithole. Every night they creep into the dark, hunting the hunters. The poachers will fall - but it will not be with guns and bullets." The Black Mamba APU relies heavily on donations. As rhino deaths have soared across South Africa , in Balule reserve the Black Mambas They strike like the fast venomous snake they name themselves after– the black mamba. She’s aware of the risks involved in her job – the poachers are willing to use violence to get … BLACK MAMBA APU MAJORITY FEMALE ANTI-POACHING UNIT “We must conserve nature, because nature conserves Us” Siphiwe Sithole 2016 Eco-Warrior Silver Award 2017 Rhino Conservation Practitioner of the Year 2015 UNEP Champion of the Earth 2015 Bush Meat by 89% since 2014 Rhino Poaching reduced by 17% since 2014 BLACK MAMBA APU Balule Nature Reserve The teams operate within Balule Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger Park. Two weeks ago the Black Mambas sadly buried one of their beloved members, Siphiwe Sithole, following a short illness. “Sometimes, when we are sweeping the bush, we walk into animals. The poachers will fall – but it will not be with guns and bullets.” ... Vi har mistet en af vore Black Mamba ambassadører Siphiwe Sithole. "We have absolutely zero tolerance for rhino poaching and the illegal wildlife trade. Siphiwe Sithole is one of the Black Mamba veterans.