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A Mother's Day well spent—walking the beautiful Bushbuck Trail, wrapped in the arms of Mother Nature.
The forest was alive with birdsong, filtered light, and the quiet kind of magic only trees can offer. A perfect reminder that nurturing doesn’t just come from people—it’s all around us, in the earth, the air, and the stillness. Grateful for every step.

#MothersDay #MotherNature #BushbuckTrail #SundayWalk #ForestHealing #Gratitude #NatureLovers #SlowMoments

A Mother's Day well spent—walking the beautiful Bushbuck Trail, wrapped in the arms of Mother Nature.
The forest was alive with birdsong, filtered light, and the quiet kind of magic only trees can offer. A perfect reminder that nurturing doesn’t just come from people—it’s all around us, in the earth, the air, and the stillness. Grateful for every step.

#MothersDay #MotherNature #BushbuckTrail #SundayWalk #ForestHealing #Gratitude #NatureLovers #SlowMoments

Southbroom Conservancy is deeply saddened by the passing, a week ago, of our spokesperson and vice chairman, John Pole. He was an intensely private person with a passion for animals and places for them to live alongside us. Some were lucky enough to be invited into his home and heart.
We respect his private nature and request that you raise a toast to him at 7pm tonight wherever you find yourself.
Roam free John, we miss you.

Southbroom Conservancy is deeply saddened by the passing, a week ago, of our spokesperson and vice chairman, John Pole. He was an intensely private person with a passion for animals and places for them to live alongside us. Some were lucky enough to be invited into his home and heart.
We respect his private nature and request that you raise a toast to him at 7pm tonight wherever you find yourself.
Roam free John, we miss you.

Thankyou to everyone who attended our intro recycling workshop, also to our guest speakers Penny from Redeemed Recycling and Nozipho from Ray Nkonyeni Municipality who did presentations and then answered everyones questions.

It was wonderful to have attendees from Port Edward all the way to Uvongo and in between join us.

Recycling has to be an integral part of our future and there is no better time than now to begin.

♻️♻️♻️

#community #recycling

Thankyou to everyone who attended our intro recycling workshop, also to our guest speakers Penny from Redeemed Recycling and Nozipho from Ray Nkonyeni Municipality who did presentations and then answered everyones questions.

It was wonderful to have attendees from Port Edward all the way to Uvongo and in between join us.

Recycling has to be an integral part of our future and there is no better time than now to begin.

♻️♻️♻️

#community #recycling

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*DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT TO RECYCLE?*
*Learn all about recycling*

Join Southbroom Conservancy for a *Recycling Workshop* with invited guests - Penny from Redeemed Recycling and Nozipho from RNM.
* Tuesday 18th March
* 10am
* Southbroom Tennis Club

♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️

#Southbroom #reducereuserecycle #recycle #southbroomconservancy

♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️

*DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT TO RECYCLE?*
*Learn all about recycling*

Join Southbroom Conservancy for a *Recycling Workshop* with invited guests - Penny from Redeemed Recycling and Nozipho from RNM.
* Tuesday 18th March
* 10am
* Southbroom Tennis Club

♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️

#Southbroom #reducereuserecycle #recycle #southbroomconservancy

Good morning Southbroomers, due to the recent heavy rain please note that at least 2 of the Bushbuck Trail bridges have been taped off. We will assess tomorrow. Alfred is currently clearing the trail of fallen branches.
If anyone wants to walk the trail please take note of this. Thankyou 🦌🌳

Good morning Southbroomers, due to the recent heavy rain please note that at least 2 of the Bushbuck Trail bridges have been taped off. We will assess tomorrow. Alfred is currently clearing the trail of fallen branches.
If anyone wants to walk the trail please take note of this. Thankyou 🦌🌳

Our conservancy hosted a get together of interested people in our community who would be interested in growing their own food in raised beds. Thanks to Gareth from G.D.C Urban Produce Farming for the talk and inspiration, @southbroom_tennis_club for the venue and delicious eats and to those who attended. Congrats to the winner of the lucky draw who won a raised bed with cover from G.D.C.✨️🌱

#growyourownfood #southbroomconservancy

Our conservancy hosted a get together of interested people in our community who would be interested in growing their own food in raised beds. Thanks to Gareth from G.D.C Urban Produce Farming for the talk and inspiration, @southbroom_tennis_club for the venue and delicious eats and to those who attended. Congrats to the winner of the lucky draw who won a raised bed with cover from G.D.C.✨️🌱

#growyourownfood #southbroomconservancy

An absolutely powerful and moving image where local resident and photographer @malcolmsuttonphotography photographed a mother monkey with the lifeless body of her baby on the steps outside our local vet Southbroom Veterinary Hospital.

@southcoastherald @news24 @conservancies.kzn

An absolutely powerful and moving image where local resident and photographer @malcolmsuttonphotography photographed a mother monkey with the lifeless body of her baby on the steps outside our local vet Southbroom Veterinary Hospital.

@southcoastherald @news24 @conservancies.kzn

Our conservancy committee did an inspection walk yesterday alomg the beautiful Bushbuck trail.

#trail #southbroomconservancy #nature

Our conservancy committee did an inspection walk yesterday alomg the beautiful Bushbuck trail.

#trail #southbroomconservancy #nature

Dear Friends and Supporters,
As we step into the new year, we reflect on the beauty of our village and the collective efforts that have helped preserve its natural charm. Thanks for your support to help us in protecting our natural world and ensuring that future generations can enjoy the wonders of our special village.

In 2025, let’s continue to work together to safeguard the natural heritage that makes our village so special. We wish you a year filled with peace, connection to nature, and a renewed commitment to conservation.

Thank you for being part of our community’s efforts. Happy New Year from all of us at Southbroom Conservancy.

Dear Friends and Supporters,
As we step into the new year, we reflect on the beauty of our village and the collective efforts that have helped preserve its natural charm. Thanks for your support to help us in protecting our natural world and ensuring that future generations can enjoy the wonders of our special village.

In 2025, let’s continue to work together to safeguard the natural heritage that makes our village so special. We wish you a year filled with peace, connection to nature, and a renewed commitment to conservation.

Thank you for being part of our community’s efforts. Happy New Year from all of us at Southbroom Conservancy.

In terms of the municipal bylaws - Southbroom is a fireworks-free zone ...NO FIREWORKS ARE PERMITTED !! We have ensured that visible signs are up all around town to remind all residents and visitors that we have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for any fireworks used within our special village. A fine will be issued to anyone who defies this and breaks this bylaw. If you see or hear anyone using fireworks in our village please report it to our Southbroom sector policing immediately on 076 152 4930 OR Ray Nkonyeni Municipality protection services 039 682 5555.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial #nofireworks #kznsouthcoast

In terms of the municipal bylaws - Southbroom is a fireworks-free zone ...NO FIREWORKS ARE PERMITTED !! We have ensured that visible signs are up all around town to remind all residents and visitors that we have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for any fireworks used within our special village. A fine will be issued to anyone who defies this and breaks this bylaw. If you see or hear anyone using fireworks in our village please report it to our Southbroom sector policing immediately on 076 152 4930 OR Ray Nkonyeni Municipality protection services 039 682 5555.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial #nofireworks #kznsouthcoast

Annual General Meeting
NOTICE OF THE 21ST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) OF SOUTHBROOM CONSERVANCY.

The AGM of Southbroom Conservancy will be held at Southbroom Golf Club at 10 am on 30 December 2024. If a quorum is not present, the alternate date is 6 January 2025 at 10am.

Please follow the links to the Conservancy’s website ( https://www.southbroomconservancy.org/agm2024 ) for:

Minutes of the previous AGM held on 7 January 2024.

Minutes of the Special General Meeting held on 12 November 2024.

Annual Financial Statements 2024.

Agenda for the meeting to be held on 30 December 2024 or 6 January 2025.

Limited hard copies of the above documents will be available at the meeting.

NOTE:

At least 120 people (10% of the Conservancy’s estimated membership) need to be present to form a quorum at the AGM, according to the Conservancy Constitution. Failing this, the meeting has to be deferred for 7 days, to Monday 6 January 2025, at which those present will constitute a quorum. Members are urged to attend.

Given the Conservancy’s now greatly expanded membership, the requirement for such a large number of members to constitute a quorum will be addressed at the AGM. It is proposed that the quorum clause be changed from 10% of members to a minimum of 25 members.

Annual General Meeting
NOTICE OF THE 21ST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) OF SOUTHBROOM CONSERVANCY.

The AGM of Southbroom Conservancy will be held at Southbroom Golf Club at 10 am on 30 December 2024. If a quorum is not present, the alternate date is 6 January 2025 at 10am.

Please follow the links to the Conservancy’s website ( https://www.southbroomconservancy.org/agm2024 ) for:

Minutes of the previous AGM held on 7 January 2024.

Minutes of the Special General Meeting held on 12 November 2024.

Annual Financial Statements 2024.

Agenda for the meeting to be held on 30 December 2024 or 6 January 2025.

Limited hard copies of the above documents will be available at the meeting.

NOTE:

At least 120 people (10% of the Conservancy’s estimated membership) need to be present to form a quorum at the AGM, according to the Conservancy Constitution. Failing this, the meeting has to be deferred for 7 days, to Monday 6 January 2025, at which those present will constitute a quorum. Members are urged to attend.

Given the Conservancy’s now greatly expanded membership, the requirement for such a large number of members to constitute a quorum will be addressed at the AGM. It is proposed that the quorum clause be changed from 10% of members to a minimum of 25 members.

Join Southbroom Conservancy for some fun events these holidays (see posters attached for all information)..
🪸Learn all about the fascinating creatures that live in tidal pools with a biologist.
🎄Join our annual Carols in the Park - great family fun for all ages.
🌳 Learn all about the trees and all things nature on a guided walk on our Bushbuck trail with a botanist.
🪨 Discover the billions of years old rock formations right here in Southbroom on a guided Geology walk with a geologist.

Discover Southbrooms natural world 🌊🌳

#southbroomconservancy #kznsouthcoast #discoversouthbroomsnaturalworld

Join Southbroom Conservancy for some fun events these holidays (see posters attached for all information)..
🪸Learn all about the fascinating creatures that live in tidal pools with a biologist.
🎄Join our annual Carols in the Park - great family fun for all ages.
�🌳 Learn all about the trees and all things nature on a guided walk on our Bushbuck trail with a botanist.
🪨 Discover the billions of years old rock formations right here in Southbroom on a guided Geology walk with a geologist.

Discover Southbrooms natural world 🌊🌳

#southbroomconservancy #kznsouthcoast #discoversouthbroomsnaturalworld

Our conservancy committee elves meeting in progress in preparation for the festive season ahead. Stay tuned for our events calender with fun things to do over the upcoming holidays.

#southbroomconservancy #festiveseason #decemberholidays

Our conservancy committee elves meeting in progress in preparation for the festive season ahead. Stay tuned for our events calender with fun things to do over the upcoming holidays.

#southbroomconservancy #festiveseason #decemberholidays

Wednesday is recycling day in Southbroom. A friendly reminder to please put your recycling into clear bags and outside your house every Wednesday for a RNM collection.

#recycling #community #southbroomconservancy

Wednesday is recycling day in Southbroom. A friendly reminder to please put your recycling into clear bags and outside your house every Wednesday for a RNM collection.

#recycling #community #southbroomconservancy

Whip scorpion spiders are not true spiders although they share some similarities with spiders, such as having eight legs and a segmented body, but they have unique features, like their long sensory legs and lack of venom glands
They have very poor eyesight and rely heavily on their sensory legs to navigate and hunt and are fascinating examples of adaptation, showcasing unique sensory adaptations for life in low-light environments.

Whip scorpion spiders are not true spiders although they share some similarities with spiders, such as having eight legs and a segmented body, but they have unique features, like their long sensory legs and lack of venom glands
They have very poor eyesight and rely heavily on their sensory legs to navigate and hunt and are fascinating examples of adaptation, showcasing unique sensory adaptations for life in low-light environments.

Southbroom Conservancy response to social media engagements about Dassies on and about 11 October 2024.

The recent emotional rants regarding the rock hyraxes, or dassies, in Southbroom contained a number of opinions and comments that require some fact checking.

Dassies are vermin
The term can be so easily applied to almost every terrestrial organism, from elephants to ants, including humans could incorporate many animals and birds in Southbroom. Yet it is being applied only to animals that seem to frustrate us.

Rock dassies displacing tree dassies
The African Wildlife Foundation reports that tree dassies are solitary or live in pairs and do not form larger groups. They are nocturnal. Rock dassies are diurnal, so their activities are unlikely to cause one to displace the other.

Sex ratios of 1:1 changing to 8:1
Perrin and Fourie (1987) observed that dassie colonies usually consist of one dominant male with between 3 and 17 subadult and adult females.

Dassies and rabies
Dassies are considered low risk rabies carriers.

Dassies are overbreeding, population explosions etc
These claims are not backed up by any scientific data whatsoever. The apparent high number seen at this time of the year could be due to:
• End of winter and low food availability in their usual ranges, pushing them to seek food where they are more visible;
• Young being born; or
• Houses being built, forcing them to leave their precious habitats.

Does anyone have any records of regular counts showing an increase in numbers in their area, or for the whole of Southbroom, or are we just seeing more in places that are more visible?

The terms vermin and overpopulation, usually used in the same context, are eagerly adopted by people to justify the killing of animals. These terms very quickly become part of our language and are picked up and repeated by even sensible members of the community. This sort of practice is a major contributor to the 73% decline in wildlife worldwide in the past 50 years.
The less nature there is, the less we care about it and the less we are likely to do about it." Y.Vanderhaeghen in Daily Maverick 9/10/2024

Please see rest of response in comments....

Southbroom Conservancy response to social media engagements about Dassies on and about 11 October 2024.

The recent emotional rants regarding the rock hyraxes, or dassies, in Southbroom contained a number of opinions and comments that require some fact checking.

Dassies are vermin
The term can be so easily applied to almost every terrestrial organism, from elephants to ants, including humans could incorporate many animals and birds in Southbroom. Yet it is being applied only to animals that seem to frustrate us.

Rock dassies displacing tree dassies
The African Wildlife Foundation reports that tree dassies are solitary or live in pairs and do not form larger groups. They are nocturnal. Rock dassies are diurnal, so their activities are unlikely to cause one to displace the other.

Sex ratios of 1:1 changing to 8:1
Perrin and Fourie (1987) observed that dassie colonies usually consist of one dominant male with between 3 and 17 subadult and adult females.

Dassies and rabies
Dassies are considered low risk rabies carriers.

Dassies are overbreeding, population explosions etc
These claims are not backed up by any scientific data whatsoever. The apparent high number seen at this time of the year could be due to:
• End of winter and low food availability in their usual ranges, pushing them to seek food where they are more visible;
• Young being born; or
• Houses being built, forcing them to leave their precious habitats.

Does anyone have any records of regular counts showing an increase in numbers in their area, or for the whole of Southbroom, or are we just seeing more in places that are more visible?

The terms vermin and overpopulation, usually used in the same context, are eagerly adopted by people to justify the killing of animals. These terms very quickly become part of our language and are picked up and repeated by even sensible members of the community. This sort of practice is a major contributor to the 73% decline in wildlife worldwide in the past 50 years.
The less nature there is, the less we care about it and the less we are likely to do about it." Y.Vanderhaeghen in Daily Maverick 9/10/2024

Please see rest of response in comments....

A storm of Trumpeter hornbills this morning in Southbroom.
📷 Marcello Aquisto

#birdphotography
#kznsouthcoast

A storm of Trumpeter hornbills this morning in Southbroom.
📷 Marcello Aquisto

#birdphotography
#kznsouthcoast

Spotted a pair of #greentwinspots on our afternoon walk with the dogs. Awesome way to round off the day.

Repost @caseyprattphoto

#lifer #birdphotography #birdlasser

Spotted a pair of #greentwinspots on our afternoon walk with the dogs. Awesome way to round off the day.

Repost @caseyprattphoto

#lifer #birdphotography #birdlasser

Seen around Southbroom this morning, the black-bellied starling (Lamprotornis corruscus), is known for its striking appearance and social behavior. These birds, characterized by their glossy black feathers with iridescent hues and their distinctive black bellies, often form large, noisy flocks which can be seen sitting in the canopy of the tree. They are very vocal which gives away their presence.

#kznsouthcoast #southbroomconservancy #Southbroom #avian #birdlife

Seen around Southbroom this morning, the black-bellied starling (Lamprotornis corruscus), is known for its striking appearance and social behavior. These birds, characterized by their glossy black feathers with iridescent hues and their distinctive black bellies, often form large, noisy flocks which can be seen sitting in the canopy of the tree. They are very vocal which gives away their presence.

#kznsouthcoast #southbroomconservancy #Southbroom #avian #birdlife

Congratulations to our conservancy Chairperson Anne Skelton on her incredible achievement as a Honorary Life Member status which was awarded to her at the recent AGM of Ezemvelo KZN Honorary officers. 💫🙌👏

#southbroomconservancy #Congratulations #kznsouthcoast

Congratulations to our conservancy Chairperson Anne Skelton on her incredible achievement as a Honorary Life Member status which was awarded to her at the recent AGM of Ezemvelo KZN Honorary officers. 💫🙌👏

#southbroomconservancy #Congratulations #kznsouthcoast

Our conservancy committee attended a training session and then conducted a two hour sweep looking for snares with the awesome @snareaware team this weekend.

Thankyou to this incredible team who voluntarily commit their time to assisting communities with poaching problems.

#southbroomconservancy #snareaware #kznsouthcoast #antipoaching #snares

Our conservancy committee attended a training session and then conducted a two hour sweep looking for snares with the awesome @snareaware team this weekend.

Thankyou to this incredible team who voluntarily commit their time to assisting communities with poaching problems.

#southbroomconservancy #snareaware #kznsouthcoast #antipoaching #snares

Some info for Southbroom homeowners, gardeners and garden staff.
Do you know if any of the trees/shrubs in your garden have protected status?
If they do, do you know what you can or cannot do to them?
Protection under the Forestry Act requires a permit to prune or fell. This is only granted with a valid reason. A sea view is not considered a valid reason.
Plants in the Admiralty Zone are protected under the Integrated Coastal Management Act.
The Natal Ordinance covers all indigenous trees, most of the bulbous plants and orchids.

Here are some tips
All cycads and stangerias require a permit through Ezemvelo to possess and another to transport them.
Is it a cycad or a cycas? Look at the leaflets. If the leaflet has a midvein it’s a Cycas and does not require permitting.

Of the 52 species specially protected under the Forestry act, these are found in our local area.
🌳Milkwoods, both red Mimusops caffra and white, Sideroxylon inerme
🌳Yellowwoods, Afrocarpus falcatus, Podocarpus henkelii, Podocarpus latifolius
🌳Cheesewood, Pittosporum viridiflorum
🌳Powderpuff tree, Barringtonia racemosa
🌳Pondo Bushman’s tea, Lydenburgia abbottii
🌳Marula, Sclerocarya birrea

These introductions are also protected
🌳Baobab, Adansonia digitata
🌳Pod mahogany, Afzelia quanensis
🌳Stinkwood, Ocotea bullata
🌳Swamp fig, Ficus trichopoda
🌳Pepperbark tree, Warburghia salustris
All of these require a permit from DFFE to fell or even prune.

There are other Pondoland specials planted in the village mainly on Southbroom Ave. They are protected under the
Natal Ordinance, which allows for some pruning provided it is less than 25% of the canopy and the tree is not
disfigured.
🌳Chrysophyllum viridifolium Fluted milkwood
🌳Ficus bizanae Pondo fig
🌳Commiphora woodii forest corkwood
🌳Commiphora harveyi Copper corkwood
🌳Calodendrum capense Cape chestnut

Some info for Southbroom homeowners, gardeners and garden staff.
Do you know if any of the trees/shrubs in your garden have protected status?
If they do, do you know what you can or cannot do to them?
Protection under the Forestry Act requires a permit to prune or fell. This is only granted with a valid reason. A sea view is not considered a valid reason.
Plants in the Admiralty Zone are protected under the Integrated Coastal Management Act.
The Natal Ordinance covers all indigenous trees, most of the bulbous plants and orchids.

Here are some tips
All cycads and stangerias require a permit through Ezemvelo to possess and another to transport them.
Is it a cycad or a cycas? Look at the leaflets. If the leaflet has a midvein it’s a Cycas and does not require permitting.

Of the 52 species specially protected under the Forestry act, these are found in our local area.
🌳Milkwoods, both red Mimusops caffra and white, Sideroxylon inerme
🌳Yellowwoods, Afrocarpus falcatus, Podocarpus henkelii, Podocarpus latifolius
🌳Cheesewood, Pittosporum viridiflorum
🌳Powderpuff tree, Barringtonia racemosa
🌳Pondo Bushman’s tea, Lydenburgia abbottii
🌳Marula, Sclerocarya birrea

These introductions are also protected
🌳Baobab, Adansonia digitata
🌳Pod mahogany, Afzelia quanensis
🌳Stinkwood, Ocotea bullata
🌳Swamp fig, Ficus trichopoda
🌳Pepperbark tree, Warburghia salustris
All of these require a permit from DFFE to fell or even prune.

There are other Pondoland specials planted in the village mainly on Southbroom Ave. They are protected under the
Natal Ordinance, which allows for some pruning provided it is less than 25% of the canopy and the tree is not
disfigured.
🌳Chrysophyllum viridifolium Fluted milkwood
🌳Ficus bizanae Pondo fig
🌳Commiphora woodii forest corkwood
🌳Commiphora harveyi Copper corkwood
🌳Calodendrum capense Cape chestnut

Another fantastic fun evening of good music, food, dancing and laughter with our Music Bingo evening on Thursday night was had by all.

Thankyou to each and every single person who joined us, our committee, our hosts and DJ James and Annie Pickering and a special thankyou to @southbroom_golf_club for the awesome venue and delicious food.

#southbroomisspecial
#southbroomconservancy
#kznsouthcoast

Another fantastic fun evening of good music, food, dancing and laughter with our Music Bingo evening on Thursday night was had by all.

Thankyou to each and every single person who joined us, our committee, our hosts and DJ James and Annie Pickering and a special thankyou to @southbroom_golf_club for the awesome venue and delicious food.

#southbroomisspecial
#southbroomconservancy
#kznsouthcoast

Thankyou to all the conservancy members, community members, including estate agents, garden services etc who attended a talk with Q&A afterwards about the provisions of the National Forests Act and the role of community and conservancy to achieve the objectives of the Act. Also a big thankyou to Thembalakhe Sibozana and his team from DAFF (department of agriculture, forestries and fisheries) for assisting us with this much needed conversation. Thankyou to the @southbroom_tennis_club for the venue.

Our Natural vegetation and ecosystems need to be protected now more than ever, our green belts need protecting and we as communities can achieve these objectives by working together. ❤️🌳

Watch this space for more details.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial #kznsouthcoast

Thankyou to all the conservancy members, community members, including estate agents, garden services etc who attended a talk with Q&A afterwards about the provisions of the National Forests Act and the role of community and conservancy to achieve the objectives of the Act. Also a big thankyou to Thembalakhe Sibozana and his team from DAFF (department of agriculture, forestries and fisheries) for assisting us with this much needed conversation. Thankyou to the @southbroom_tennis_club for the venue.

Our Natural vegetation and ecosystems need to be protected now more than ever, our green belts need protecting and we as communities can achieve these objectives by working together. ❤️🌳

Watch this space for more details.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial #kznsouthcoast

Our enthusiastic ‘Braai Masters’ with the awesome A-Team at work braaing yesterday so we could sell boerie rolls and coffee to yesterday's Mzimkhumu Honorary officers 'Shoreline Challenge' walkers.
Thank you to everyone involved.

#kznsouthcoast #southbroomisspecial

Our enthusiastic ‘Braai Masters’ with the awesome A-Team at work braaing yesterday so we could sell boerie rolls and coffee to yesterday's Mzimkhumu Honorary officers 'Shoreline Challenge' walkers.
Thank you to everyone involved.

#kznsouthcoast #southbroomisspecial

The Southbroom Conservancy, with the help of community members, is committed to protecting the last vestiges of wildlife in Southbroom. This entails, amongst other projects, acting against predatory dogs, poachers and habitat destruction.

We understand that dogs occasionally, due to unforeseen circumstances, escape from their homes. Fortunately most are rescued by kind Southbroom souls on the various chat groups. Also some dogs are too small, old and slow to pose any threat to our wildlife. However, over the past few months dogs running wild have been reported by residents and recorded by security cameras, some in the hours around midnight. Some are repeat offenders that have been seen, clearly in pursuit of wildlife, in our protected areas including the Bushbuck Trail, Frederika Preserve and Admiralty coastal zone. One resident has reported regularly seeing three dogs in the Admiralty, on one occasion with fresh blood on their muzzles.

This is an appeal to residents who have dogs that are inclined to escape to take extra precautions to prevent this from happening. Please ensure that gates are closed and that fences allow no escape.
Failure to do so will in future result in the SPCA, the anti-poaching units of the security companies and protection services removing the dogs. If they are able to capture the dogs, they will be taken to the SPCA.

While this message might cause some residents to get upset, please be assured that these actions will not be taken without due cause There is surely agreement among residents that action must be taken to prevent dogs being left to maraud through our protected areas
We need to protect the last vestiges of wildlife in Southbroom and cannot ignore uncaring or negligent dog owners who allow the hunting and killing of animals with which we share our village.

Please be aware that that All our trails and the Admiralty reserve are protected areas in law!
Also that dogs entering vacant lots are, by association, possibly rendering their owners liable to prosecution for trespass.

📷Stock image used for editorial purposes.

The Southbroom Conservancy, with the help of community members, is committed to protecting the last vestiges of wildlife in Southbroom. This entails, amongst other projects, acting against predatory dogs, poachers and habitat destruction.

We understand that dogs occasionally, due to unforeseen circumstances, escape from their homes. Fortunately most are rescued by kind Southbroom souls on the various chat groups. Also some dogs are too small, old and slow to pose any threat to our wildlife. However, over the past few months dogs running wild have been reported by residents and recorded by security cameras, some in the hours around midnight. Some are repeat offenders that have been seen, clearly in pursuit of wildlife, in our protected areas including the Bushbuck Trail, Frederika Preserve and Admiralty coastal zone. One resident has reported regularly seeing three dogs in the Admiralty, on one occasion with fresh blood on their muzzles.

This is an appeal to residents who have dogs that are inclined to escape to take extra precautions to prevent this from happening. Please ensure that gates are closed and that fences allow no escape.
Failure to do so will in future result in the SPCA, the anti-poaching units of the security companies and protection services removing the dogs. If they are able to capture the dogs, they will be taken to the SPCA.

While this message might cause some residents to get upset, please be assured that these actions will not be taken without due cause There is surely agreement among residents that action must be taken to prevent dogs being left to maraud through our protected areas
We need to protect the last vestiges of wildlife in Southbroom and cannot ignore uncaring or negligent dog owners who allow the hunting and killing of animals with which we share our village.

Please be aware that that All our trails and the Admiralty reserve are protected areas in law!
Also that dogs entering vacant lots are, by association, possibly rendering their owners liable to prosecution for trespass.

📷Stock image used for editorial purposes.

Southbroom resident, Shirley Barclay, has been documenting the Spiny Flower Mantis and family in her garden (from nymph stages to adult) which is native to Southern and Eastern Africa.

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Southbroom resident, Shirley Barclay, has been documenting the Spiny Flower Mantis and family in her garden (from nymph stages to adult) which is native to Southern and Eastern Africa.

#kznsouthcoast #southbroomisspecial #southbroomconservancy

Our oceans are home to incredible biodiversity and play a vital role in sustaining life on Earth. Let's work together to keep them healthy and thriving.

World Oceans Day serves as a critical reminder of the ocean's silent service to humanity.

Oceans provide the very breath we breathe, regulate Earth's climate, and offer a bounty of food for billions. However, this vital resource faces growing threats from pollution, overfishing, and climate change.

Love and care for your ocean everyday 💙🌊

Our oceans are home to incredible biodiversity and play a vital role in sustaining life on Earth. Let's work together to keep them healthy and thriving.

World Oceans Day serves as a critical reminder of the ocean's silent service to humanity.

Oceans provide the very breath we breathe, regulate Earth's climate, and offer a bounty of food for billions. However, this vital resource faces growing threats from pollution, overfishing, and climate change.

Love and care for your ocean everyday 💙🌊

Join South Conservancy for a fun filled evening of laughter, dancing.,good food and awesome music of all genres with MUSIC BINGO 🕺💃🎶🍷🥗🎵 on Thursday 27th June at the Southbroom Golf Club. Time is 5h30 for 6pm. Cost is R220pp (inclusive of lasagne, salad and a glass of wine - vegetarian option available). Tickets are available from The Southbroom Pro Shop (excluding Wednesdays and Saturdays).. See you there 💫

Join South Conservancy for a fun filled evening of laughter, dancing.,good food and awesome music of all genres with MUSIC BINGO 🕺💃🎶🍷🥗🎵 on Thursday 27th June at the Southbroom Golf Club. Time is 5h30 for 6pm. Cost is R220pp (inclusive of lasagne, salad and a glass of wine - vegetarian option available). Tickets are available from The Southbroom Pro Shop (excluding Wednesdays and Saturdays).. See you there 💫

Southbroom Conservancy Golf day, Saturday 25th May 2024 at Southbroom Golf Club.

Our annual Golf day was a huge success with thanks to everyone's support. This event is the biggest fund raiser for our conservancy as the income enables our conservancy to work at keeping Southbroom the gem of the South Coast.

Great fun was had by all at the sponsored holes and wonderful prizes won from our awesome sponsors.

#southbroomconservancygolfday2024 #southbroomconservancy

Southbroom Conservancy Golf day, Saturday 25th May 2024 at Southbroom Golf Club.

Our annual Golf day was a huge success with thanks to everyone's support. This event is the biggest fund raiser for our conservancy as the income enables our conservancy to work at keeping Southbroom the gem of the South Coast.

Great fun was had by all at the sponsored holes and wonderful prizes won from our awesome sponsors.

#southbroomconservancygolfday2024 #southbroomconservancy

A huge thankyou to our awesome conservancy team for putting together the hampers for our upcoming annual golf day which will be this this coming Saturday. A lot of concentration and fair number of giggles accompanied the packaging. We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday at Southbroom Golf Club.

#southbroomconservancygolfday2024 #southbroomconservancy #golf #kznsouthcoast

A huge thankyou to our awesome conservancy team for putting together the hampers for our upcoming annual golf day which will be this this coming Saturday. A lot of concentration and fair number of giggles accompanied the packaging. We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday at Southbroom Golf Club.

#southbroomconservancygolfday2024 #southbroomconservancy #golf #kznsouthcoast

Join us for our annual Golf day at Southbroom Golf Club on Saturday 25th May 2024.
Bookings at the Southbroom Pro Shop or phone 039 316 6051.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial #kznsouthcoast #golf

Join us for our annual Golf day at Southbroom Golf Club on Saturday 25th May 2024.
Bookings at the Southbroom Pro Shop or phone 039 316 6051.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial #kznsouthcoast #golf

This excellent footage of two Varanus niloticus (Nile monitor, leguaan, water monitor), who were seen cuddling up and getting fresh with each other in the warm sun this morning was captured by a Southbroom resident in her garden. The Nile monitor is one of Africa's largest lizards who can live up to 20 years in captivity.

The Nile monitor is also listed under the Endangered Species Decree of 1985, which means that international trade of the species in prohibited.

#southbroom #southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial #kznsouthcoast

This excellent footage of two Varanus niloticus (Nile monitor, leguaan, water monitor), who were seen cuddling up and getting fresh with each other in the warm sun this morning was captured by a Southbroom resident in her garden. The Nile monitor is one of Africa's largest lizards who can live up to 20 years in captivity.

The Nile monitor is also listed under the Endangered Species Decree of 1985, which means that international trade of the species in prohibited.

#southbroom #southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial #kznsouthcoast

The barn swallows have stuck around a little longer this year and are still at Umkobi lagoon so probably try and catch a peek at them as soon they will be heading North ..

#kznsouthcoast #southbroomisspecial
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The barn swallows have stuck around a little longer this year and are still at Umkobi lagoon so probably try and catch a peek at them as soon they will be heading North ..

#kznsouthcoast #southbroomisspecial
📷@taztpot

Dragonflies .. We see them everyday...

Dragonflies have existed for hundreds of millions of years and date back to a time even before dinosaurs roamed Earth. Scientists believe dragonflies were some of the earliest winged insects to evolve and have existed for about 300 million years.

Dragonflies are important to the ecosystem because they help control insect populations. Since they rely on clean water, they are considered an indicator of a healthy ecosystem.

📷Donna Apsey

Dragonflies .. We see them everyday...

Dragonflies have existed for hundreds of millions of years and date back to a time even before dinosaurs roamed Earth. Scientists believe dragonflies were some of the earliest winged insects to evolve and have existed for about 300 million years.

Dragonflies are important to the ecosystem because they help control insect populations. Since they rely on clean water, they are considered an indicator of a healthy ecosystem.

📷Donna Apsey

***UPDATE***
Some good news.
The cycad that was removed in error has been recovered and will in all probability be replanted in the police station grounds under the eye of a security camera. Please note it was not stolen.

A decade old endangered natal cycad, Encephalartos natalensis was stolen from outside our library between Wednesday evening and Thursday midday.. It would have taken at least an hour of manpower digging it out so if anyone who may have been running, cycling, walking or driving past can remember seeing anyone or anything suspicious in that vicinity please contact Anne Skelton
+27 82 896 7814. Thankyou

#kznsouthcoast

***UPDATE***
Some good news.
The cycad that was removed in error has been recovered and will in all probability be replanted in the police station grounds under the eye of a security camera. Please note it was not stolen.

A decade old endangered natal cycad, Encephalartos natalensis was stolen from outside our library between Wednesday evening and Thursday midday.. It would have taken at least an hour of manpower digging it out so if anyone who may have been running, cycling, walking or driving past can remember seeing anyone or anything suspicious in that vicinity please contact Anne Skelton
+27 82 896 7814. Thankyou

#kznsouthcoast

Southbroom crabs celebrating today's day of love 🦀❤️💕

📷@taztpot

#valentines2024 #kznsouthcoast

Southbroom crabs celebrating today's day of love 🦀❤️💕

📷@taztpot

#valentines2024 #kznsouthcoast

It's a frogs life in Southbroom ❤️🐸
Repost @tracybruce1 Video by Skye

#southbroomisspecial #southbroomconservancy #kznsouthcoast

It's a frogs life in Southbroom ❤️🐸
Repost @tracybruce1 Video by Skye

#southbroomisspecial #southbroomconservancy #kznsouthcoast

Beautiful little creatures found on Bushbuck trail walk by Paul Fleishack ❤️🕷️🦀🐸

Beautiful little creatures found on Bushbuck trail walk by Paul Fleishack ❤️🕷️🦀🐸

Come and Discover our Dunes on Wednesday 10th January at 9am. For bookings please contact Anne 082 896 7814. Bring hat, binocs and walking shoes 🌱 Entrance R50 per adult / R20 per U12. Please note that all children U16 are to be accompanied by an adult.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial #kznsouthcoast

Come and Discover our Dunes on Wednesday 10th January at 9am. For bookings please contact Anne 082 896 7814. Bring hat, binocs and walking shoes 🌱 Entrance R50 per adult / R20 per U12. Please note that all children U16 are to be accompanied by an adult.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial #kznsouthcoast

In terms of the municipal bylaws - Southbroom is a fireworks-free zone ...NO FIREWORKS ARE PERMITTED !! We have ensured that visible signs are up all around town to remind all residents and visitors that we have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for any fireworks used within our special village. A fine will be issued to anyone who defies this and breaks this bylaw. If you see or hear anyone using fireworks in our village please report it to our Southbroom sector policing immediately on 039 316 6760 OR Ray Nkonyeni Municipality protection services 039 682 5555.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial #nofireworks #kznsouthcoast

In terms of the municipal bylaws - Southbroom is a fireworks-free zone ...NO FIREWORKS ARE PERMITTED !! We have ensured that visible signs are up all around town to remind all residents and visitors that we have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for any fireworks used within our special village. A fine will be issued to anyone who defies this and breaks this bylaw. If you see or hear anyone using fireworks in our village please report it to our Southbroom sector policing immediately on 039 316 6760 OR Ray Nkonyeni Municipality protection services 039 682 5555.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial #nofireworks #kznsouthcoast

Please note our AGM will be on Saturday, 6th January 2024 at 10am at Southbroom Golf Club.

#southbroomconservancy

Please note our AGM will be on Saturday, 6th January 2024 at 10am at Southbroom Golf Club.

#southbroomconservancy

Another Southbroom Conservancy annual Carols in the Park where special memories are made, where old and young folk and new and old residents get together for some good old fashioned community fun in the sun and in the rain. Live music, Carols, dancing, a visit from Santa and when the sun set Eyles Park was alive with fireflies also dancing and joining in the festivities.

Thankyou to everyone who ventured out and had some fun despite the light drizzle. We are grateful for every cent raised which helps fund and keep our conservancy alive.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial #southbroom #carolsinthepark

Another Southbroom Conservancy annual Carols in the Park where special memories are made, where old and young folk and new and old residents get together for some good old fashioned community fun in the sun and in the rain. Live music, Carols, dancing, a visit from Santa and when the sun set Eyles Park was alive with fireflies also dancing and joining in the festivities.

Thankyou to everyone who ventured out and had some fun despite the light drizzle. We are grateful for every cent raised which helps fund and keep our conservancy alive.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial #southbroom #carolsinthepark

Great news for those who missed previous opportunities to explore our tidal pools with our popular Tidepooling walk -

Join us on Wednesday, 27th December at 9AM at Grannies pool for day time Tidepooling - please book early to avoid dissapointment as numbers are limited. R100 per adult and R50 per U12. Please note that all children under 16s to be accompanied by an adult. Bring hat and footwear for walking on rocks. Contact Paul 084 581 0360 or Anne 082 896 7814.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial

Great news for those who missed previous opportunities to explore our tidal pools with our popular Tidepooling walk -

Join us on Wednesday, 27th December at 9AM at Grannies pool for day time Tidepooling - please book early to avoid dissapointment as numbers are limited. R100 per adult and R50 per U12. Please note that all children under 16s to be accompanied by an adult. Bring hat and footwear for walking on rocks. Contact Paul 084 581 0360 or Anne 082 896 7814.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial

UPDATE WE ARE FULLY BOOKED - Join Southbroom Conservancy for some Night time Tidepooling on Wednesday 27th December at 7pm.

UPDATE WE ARE FULLY BOOKED - Join Southbroom Conservancy for some Night time Tidepooling on Wednesday 27th December at 7pm.

Thankyou to everyone who put on their explorers caps in the raging wind and ventured out on our Geology walk yesterday, learning about how continents collided and discovering sites of special interest in the geological world right here in Southbroom with geologist Paddy Norman.

#southbroomisspecial #southbroomconservancy #geology #kznsouthcoast

Thankyou to everyone who put on their explorers caps in the raging wind and ventured out on our Geology walk yesterday, learning about how continents collided and discovering sites of special interest in the geological world right here in Southbroom with geologist Paddy Norman.

#southbroomisspecial #southbroomconservancy #geology #kznsouthcoast

Join Southbroom Conservancy for the annual 'Carols in the Park' on 21st December 2023. This popular event which is perfect for everyone will be held in Eyles Park (next to Tennis Club)... 5h30 for 6h00 pm. Entrance is R50 per person (children free). R10 per songsheet and lightband. Live music by Ricky. Bring your own refreshments and chairs. There will also be a visit by Santa 🎅💫🎄🌟

Join Southbroom Conservancy for the annual 'Carols in the Park' on 21st December 2023. This popular event which is perfect for everyone will be held in Eyles Park (next to Tennis Club)... 5h30 for 6h00 pm. Entrance is R50 per person (children free). R10 per songsheet and lightband. Live music by Ricky. Bring your own refreshments and chairs. There will also be a visit by Santa 🎅💫🎄🌟

An appeal to all visitors and residents to please remember to respect and obey the speed limit around our village.. Remember It is there for a good and valid reason..

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial

An appeal to all visitors and residents to please remember to respect and obey the speed limit around our village.. Remember It is there for a good and valid reason..

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial

UPDATE WE ARE FULLY BOOKED... Discover with Southbroom Conservancy and geologist Paddy Norman some of the fascinating geological formations right here in Southbroom along our coastline. Sunday 17th December 2023... 11h00am .... Main beach..... Bookings are essential - please contact Taryn 076 078 7189. Entrance fee is R50 per adult and R20 per Under 12 (please note that all children under the age of 14 is to be accompanied by an adult). Bring hat and good footwear for walking on rocks.

#kznsouthcoast #southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial

UPDATE WE ARE FULLY BOOKED... Discover with Southbroom Conservancy and geologist Paddy Norman some of the fascinating geological formations right here in Southbroom along our coastline. Sunday 17th December 2023... 11h00am .... Main beach..... Bookings are essential - please contact Taryn 076 078 7189. Entrance fee is R50 per adult and R20 per Under 12 (please note that all children under the age of 14 is to be accompanied by an adult). Bring hat and good footwear for walking on rocks.

#kznsouthcoast #southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial

Southbroom Conservancy exciting holiday events coming up.
Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updated detailed information on each event.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial

Southbroom Conservancy exciting holiday events coming up.
Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updated detailed information on each event.

#southbroomconservancy #southbroomisspecial

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