People in Parks Conference to be held
By Nthambeleni Gabara
Pretoria – A National Co-management Framework and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between government and SANParks will be some of the highlights on the agenda at the Fourth People and Parks Conference, expected to kick off on Sunday.
Water Affairs and Environmental Minister Buyelwa Sonjica is expected to unveil the National Co-Management Framework as well as address issues of transformation in the biodiversity and conservation sector during the conference in KwaZulu-Natal.
On Monday, Sonjica and Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will sign a Memorandum of Understanding in Parks with the CEO of SANParks, Dr David Mabunda and Pick ‘n Pay chairperson, Gareth Ackerman.
Her deputy, Rejoice Mabudafhasi is scheduled to speak on the significance of the People and Parks programme which aims to address issues at the interface between conservation and communities in particular the realisation of tangible benefits by communities who were previously displaced to pave way for the establishment of protected areas.
She will also launch a publication that documents the journey from the days when issues of land ownership clashed with efforts to conserve natural resources to an era when the country committed itself to protecting and upholding the rights of communities in the conservation of the rich natural and associated cultural heritage resources.
Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti is also scheduled to address the gathering.
The conference will be convened under the People and Parks programme’s theme, “Conservation for the people with the People” will end on Wednesday. - BuaNews
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In aid of Place Of Hope...home for abandoned children
For I know the plans I have for you. To give you hope and a future..Jer 29:11
There are people in this world who really give of themselves to help others with love, dedication and commitment. One of these amazing people is Celia of Place Of Hope in Kwanokuthula. She has opened her house and looks after 11 abandoned children as they were her own. She has very little help from the government and this is where we could help.
I am organising a Guitar concert in aid of Place Of Hope and have invited top guitars from Cape Town, PE and Plett to take part. The concert will also include ensemble work in which we will involve some other local guitarists. It will be a varied program with classical as well as modern music presented.
The guitarists invited are as follows:
AVRIL KINSEY: Avril is from CT and studied guitar and piano at UCT. She has performed all over the world and completed her Masters in 2009. (distinction).She is the founder of the C. Town Academy of music.
DR RUDI BOWER: Rudi started music at age 7. He studied classical guitar at NNMU and attained his Masters (cum laude) in 2000. He graduated with a D - phil in musicology in 2008. He has performed with the EC Philharmonic as well as the Bolling Guitar Concerto. He is a senior lecturer at NNMU in guitar, music theory, music history and guitar method.
JOHAN RAUTENBACH: Well known local guitarists renowned for his skilful performances at art festivals, public venues, concerts and private functions. Johan also studied music at NNMU and obtained hi BMus, teachers licentiate and various performers certificates. Johan has been actively involved in teaching and performing for many years.
So we have a great line up. Please join us and be part of this wonderful evening.
Date: 28th August Time: 7 pm Place: St. Peters Anglican Hall
Cost: R80.00 (includes Bowl of Soup, roll and a drink)
My aim is to sell 150 tickets, but to do this I need your help! If you are able to help in any way: a donation, buying a few tickets, selling a few tickets, making a pot of soup, helping on the night…
Please phone Jane Donald 072 385 4610
Let us be part of giving these children some hope for their future!
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