Sponsor a Cross to Help Save our Rhinos

Over 600 white wooden crosses line the road leading to St Lucia; a visual statement and reminder of a subject close to all of our hearts, yet one whose support could be in danger of losing momentum the longer the slaughter of South Africa's rhino population continues.

Photo courtesy of Des Head, Images Ahead

A collaboration between St Lucia X Factor and Project Rhino KZN, the total number of crosses on display equals, sadly, the total reported number of rhinos poached in South Africa to date; an accompanying sign clearly showing the dramatic escalation experienced during 2012.

Good News for KZN's Game Reserve 'Battle Grounds'

In a continued effort to slow down, or even halt, the poaching of our rhinos, at least ten of Northern KwaZulu-Natal's state- and private-owned game reserves will benefit from air patrols over a three year period.

Photo courtesy of African Conservation Trust

In a recent press release, African Conservation Trust released the good news. The region has secured the services of the Zululand Anti-Poaching Wing (ZAP-Wing), which includes a fully funded Cheetah aircraft and dedicated pilot, access to a BAC-owned helicopter for emergencies and a core group of three additional pilots from the Project Rhino KZN association. The project has been 10 months in the making and is a collaboration between private game reserves, leading conservation NGOs and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.

St Lucia X Factor 1st Fundraiser a Huge Success

The hugely successful inaugural fundraiser for St Lucia X Factor was held on Monday evening, 10 December, at John Dory's in St Lucia.

The 39 ticket holders occupied the outside deck of the restaurant for the evening during which they enjoyed a sit down meal and some wine. The evening's festivities included live music kindly donated by Ian Taylor and as the evening wore on, much dancing took place. 

As well as St Lucia News, Zululand Observer's Cenessa Stork was in attendance to provide additional media coverage of the event.

Walk for a Cause

This morning, 9 December, St Lucia residents took to the streets for a five kilometre walk in order to raise money for breast cancer awareness.

*NEW* St Lucia X Factor

What is St Lucia X Factor?
It's a group of people who are passionate about St Lucia and building community spirit by providing community based projects that focus on a common thread - our wildlife.
St Lucia's animals and their unique stories = St Lucia X Factor.
Join us for our 1st fundraiser - the money goes towards commissioning a statue of Vincent the hippo, a legend in his own right.