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Freshwater ecosystems of Madagascar: in extreme need of restoration
Starting out on my internship with the Tropical Biology Association (TBA), supported by Van Walt, I knew very little about Madagascar. However, right from the beginning of my research it…
View PostIntroducing David van Walt
Monday, 3rd August 2020, David van Walt starts with Van Walt Ltd in a position as joint Managing Director for the Group. David is the eldest son of Kaja and…
View PostCapacity Building in Tropical Conservation and Water Management
Emmanuel pointed out that: “The TBA field course I attended in Amani Nature Reserve in 2017 gave me an in-depth understanding of local community management which is now a cornerstone…
View PostLevelSCOUT Four Years On
I’ve been reviewing some LevelSCOUT pictures. Clearly I was trying to find the fusion of a jewel and elegance and “tough as old boots”. Hmmmm. Perhaps I didn’t quite succeed…
View PostJo’s School, Cape Town
We’d anchored our 1955 wooden sailing boat “Lady Ailsa” near the oyster beds on the south eastern leg of Newtown Creek and it was time for a shower and brunch….
View PostVan Walt SA (Pty) Limited
The girl behind the Avis desk at Cape Town Airport sported intimidatingly large breasts and couldn’t find my reservation. It happens a lot; the not finding the reservation I mean….
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