Sundowners with Lucille

By Lucille Sive

Today, July 18th, is #MandelaDay. It not only marks the birthday of one of Africa’s most inspiring leaders, but it is an internationally recognized day to celebrate the spirit of Nelson Mandela's life's work: making the world a better place. I have collected my favorite Nelson Mandela quotes that inspire me everyday and I hope that they will inspire you too!

By Elizabeth Panchyshyn

In May, I traveled to South Africa where I visited the beautiful city of Cape Town and went on safari at the renowned Kapama Game Reserve. Here are eight highlights from my Cape Town and safari experience.

When you walk through the African bush during the rainy season, you may come across large black beetles pushing along large balls of animal dung as big as apples. These are known as Dung Beetles and this old Batonka story tells us why they do this.

Lucille Sive in Conversation with Dr. Johan Joubert

Shamwari Game Reserve, situated in South Africa’s Eastern Cape region, is, home to incredible wildlife and magnificent landscapes, making it one of the top safari destinations in the country. But this rugged Eastern Cape reserve is also notable for its focus on wildlife conservation. Over the past 25 years, the reserve has been rehabilitated—wildlife populations have increased and previously extinct animals have been reintroduced. On my latest trip to South Africa, I had the opportunity to learn more about Shamwari’s outstanding conservation work by speaking with Dr. Johan Joubert, a veterinarian by trade, who is in charge of wildlife at Shamwari.