Partners

 BHP Billiton fund Green Teams in the Dube and eSikhawini communities and are supporting the development of a Sustainable Communities Programme node in the Ongoye Forest. The aim here is to facilitate the establishment of a credible carbon sink through the reforestation of degraded areas of the forest. BHP Billiton is a global leader in the resources industry

Bonitas have been supporters of our organisation for a number of years and are title sponsors for the Bonitas Wild Series which raises funds for our endangered species conservation. They also support the ‘Comrades Releaf Campaign’, which raises funds for our Sustainable Communities Programme. They are generous supporters of our Arts for Conservation auctions, the funds raised are used to help us grow and carry on helping communities, creating a sustainable generation of South Africans. Bonitas Medical Fund is the second largest open medical scheme in South Africa.

Critical Ecosystems Partnership fund have made a US$6.65 million investment in the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Global Biodiversity Hotspot. In this role our organisation is responsible for soliciting, designing and awarding grants to civil society organisations and community groups that will protect biodiversity in the Hotspot and strengthen the role of civil society in conservation in South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique.They provide grants for nongovernmental and private sector organizations to help protect biodiversity hotspots, Earth’s most biologically rich yet threatened areas.

We are working with eThekwini Municipality’s dedicated Environmental Management Department on the Buffelsdraai Community Reforestation Project for which we are the implementing partner, the aim of this project is to reforest this environmentally degraded area and restore it to its former beauty. eThekwini have also funded an educational theatre production by Ellis Pearson to illustrate the potential effects of climate change.

Green-prenerus ltd is a Social Enterprise established by the Wildlands Conservation Trust. It has been established to realize the green economy based, pro-poor economic development opportunities’, arising from the Trust’s activities within the communities it is currently working with. Green-preneurs (Pty) Ltd. has two shareholders, the Wildlands Conservation Trust (40%) and the Wildlands Green Community Development Trust (60%). The Wildlands Green Community Development Trust has been structured to give beneficial black ownership status to the company.

JoJo Tanks, South Africa’s trusted industry leader in polyethylene storage tanks, provide water tanks to Tree-preneurs through the Wildlands' Green-preneurship activities.  JoJo Tanks is passionate about the role it should play in conserving our planet’s limited resources.  Their association with Wildlands provides an excellent opportunity to make a difference where it matters. Saving water should be a way of life and the harvesting and utilisation of rainwater by installing rainwater tanks could grant relief to millions of disadvantaged South Africans. The tanks certainly provide a cost-effective and convenient way for Tree-preneurs to care for their trees. JoJo Tanks is a longstanding partner who donate in excess of 250 water tanks per annum to Wildlands in support of their Green-preneurs, community schools and eco-tourism projects.

Masscash support us through the much needed in-kind donations of food to be bartered for trees/recyclables at our Green Futures stores in our Green-preneurship Initiative, providing communities with an alternative way of obtaining food and other necessities. Masscash consists of wholesale food and cosmetics business interests.

NLTDF provide financial support for our Conservation Space Programme our activities throughout KwaZulu-Natal. Particular focus this year will be on the construction of a tourism facility at the Tshanini Community Conservation Area and the development of a heritage centre near St Lucia. They also provide funding for our Sustainable Communities Programme and in particular to our Recycling initiative in and around Pietermaritzburg. The National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund provides financial support to worthy causes.

The Office of the PremierGovernment, Corporate and Civil Society leadership have recognized and acknowledged the looming threat of Climate Change and the importance of nurturing and restoring the health of our ecosystems, as a buffer to possible changes. They have also recognized the unique opportunity that this presents in the form of the “GREEN ECONOMY”, and the associated GREEN JOBS that can be stimulated through the process of harnessing the green economy opportunity.

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) are funding a three year partnership between Wildlands’ and WWF-SA to develop an agro-forestry carbon sink model around the Mkhuze catchment area in KwaJobe in Northern KwaZulu Natal as part of our Green-preneurship initiative. RMB is the investment banking arm of FirstRand, one of South africa’s largest JSE-listed financial services group.

The Foschini Group provides in-kind financial support for the our Green Futures stores as a part of our Sustainable Communities Programme. They also provide Enterprise Development Training support. The Foschini Group consists of 13 trading divisions, dealing in lifestyle products that range from fashion, to sporting apparel to home ware.

Unilever has been a long time supporter of our organisation. Unilever continues to support our Sustainable Communities Programme with funding and in-kind donations of their products made available for barter in our ’Green Futures’ store, and instigated the programmes expansion outside KwaZulu-Natal in 2009. Unilever also fund quarterly volunteer weekend for their staff to help out with some of our projetcs. Unilever are manufactureres of leading brands of foods, home and personal care products.

Established in 1992, Col’Cacchio pizzeria is a name that has become synonymous with truly traditional Italian food, including crisp thin based pizzas and an impressive variety of freshly prepared salads and pastas. In 2011 Col’Cacchio made Wildlands the beneficiary of their popular Celebrity Chef Series. The gourmet pizza making campaign involved celebrity chefs such as Justin Bonello, Neil Jewell, Bertus Basson and Marthinus Ferreira, and raised significant funds that paid for a new project vehicle for the Winelands community project in the Western Cape.

Engen in South Africa focuses on the downstream refined petroleum products market and related businesses. The company's core functions are the refining of crude oil, the marketing of our primary refined petroleum products and the provision of convenience services via our extensive retail network.

Eskom provides our organisation with solar water heating which goes into the communities as part of our Sustainable Communities Programme, through their donations we are able to provide rural households with heated water, while not contributing to the electricity demands of our nation. Eskom generates, transmits and distributes electricity to industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural and residential customers.

Fluor SA (Pty) Ltd. has been in operation since 1960, serving key energy and chemicals, power, mining, and operations and maintenance markets. Behind our considerable experience in South Africa lies a global network of 43,000 resources that leverages established international and local markets and supplier networks.

Game together with our organisation are holding tree plantings, whereby their staff assist us to plant the trees which are grown by our tree-preneurs and. These trees are then planted in our various reforestation programmes with the aim of restoring previously degraded areas. Game is one of Africa’s Largest Discount Retailer:it is a promotionally driven discount retailer of predominantly general merchandise and non-perishable groceries for home, leisure and business use.

Investec Private Bank have been hugely supportive of our projects and events. Their organisation along with Unilever funded the first Indigenous Trees for Life initiative (now Sustainable Communities) more than 5 years ago, and continue to support the programme. They are the main sponsors of our annual Arts for Conservation fundraising event. Investec Private Bank is an international specialist banking group.

iWYZE is underwritten by Mutual and Federal Insurance Company Limited, a member of the Old Mutual group. Mutual and Federal and Old Mutual are Licensed Financial Services Providers.

Makro support us through in kind contributions of food to be bartered for trees/recyclables at our Green Futures store as part of our Sustainable Communities Programme. Makro have identified us as their Environmental partner within their CSI program and are continually looking for ways to impact the communities around them in positive and sustainable ways. Makro is a leading South African retailer and wholesaler of a wide range of general merchandise, food and liquor.

Massbuild donates in-kind building materials and accessories to be bartered for trees/recyclables at our Green Futures store as part of our Sustainable Communities Programme. Through their donations community members are able to improve their living conditions while helping us “green” their communities. Massbuild operates three complementary brands: Builders Warehouse, Builders Express, Builders Trade Depot.

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (previously DaimlerChrysler) have been supporters of our organisation for a number of years, starting with the Khula Information Office in St Lucia. They have also donated a vehicle which is used in our Sustainable Communities Programme. Mercedes-Benz South Africa manufactures Mercedes-Benz and Mitsubishi vehicles.

N3TC is responsible for managing the physical asset, the road, the financial asset, the shareholder equity, revenue collected and commercial debt. N3TC's mandate is to Design, Construct, Finance, Operate and Maintain the N3 between Cedara and Heidelberg

A towering sculpture of South Africa's favourite son holds court over Nelson Mandela Square. One of the largest open public spaces in the country, the Square adjoins the renowned Sandton City complex. This European styled piazza commemorates heritage and celebrates international style with the warmth of African hospitality. It draws a cosmopolitan society to its sidewalk cafes, some of the finest restaurants in South Africa and over 88 exclusive stores. The 1,000sqm Square serves as a stage for a host of local and international prestigious events. There is always a song or a dance in the air at the Square.

Old Mutual have been making annual donations to our organisation since 1991, they currently fund our Sustainable Communities Programme nodes in Mzimela and Luphisi. Old Mutual have also been long time supporters of our sporting events and are also in partnership with us around the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens Concerts, where R10 from every online ticket sold is donated to us and goes towards our Sustainable Communities Programme. Old Mutual is South Africa’s largest financial services institution.

Pinnacle Holdings is one of Africa’s largest providers of Information and Communication Technology products and services. Our profit growth over the last eighteen years has averaged over 40% per annum and has been premised on our ability to be innovative and to be able to offer the right technology at the right time.

Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) has supported a number of Guide Training Learnership Programmes and now provide funding for our Sustainable Communities Programme nodes in the Dube, eSikhawini and Obangeni communities. RBCT is the largest single export coal terminal in the world.

Sappi have been supporting our organisation since 1993. They provide in-kind financial support for our Sustainable Communities Programme node in Bulwer. Sappi are the world’s leading producer of coated fine paper and chemical cellulose and producers of Sappi Triple Green.

Spier Co-fund the Sustainable Communities Programme node in the communities of Kalkfontein, Delft, Kayamandi and Nyanga on the Cape Flats in the Western Cape. And have made project management resources, a vehicle and office space available to the project. Spier is an award winner producer of wine and offer a luxury experience at their hotel and conference centre.

South African Sugar Associationprovide in kind donations of sugar to us which is bartered for trees/recyclables at our Green Futures store as part of our Sustainable Communities Programme. SASA is an organisation that exists to promote the global competitiveness, profitability and sustainability of the South African sugar industry.

Stuttaford Van Lines donates in the form of delivery of bicycles to our rural communities which are bartered for trees/recyclables at our Green Futures stores as part of our Sustainable Communities Programme. These bikes are also made available to our community facilitators as a means of free clean transport while they work to manage our tree-preneurs and spread the word about our organisation. Stuttaford Van Lines combines resources, experience and expertise to offer its customers a comprehensive move management solution.

Thanda, meaning ‘love’ in Zulu, is an expression of the magical union of the power of Zulu culture, wildlife, romance and exclusivity. Thanda Private Game Reserve is South Africa’s top award-winning safari destination and is situated in northern Zululand, in close proximity to the Indian Ocean.

Time Freight are donating vehicles to the Sustainable Communities Programme to increase our recycling vehicle fleet and will help us increase our capacity. They are also providing financial support to help roll out our Food-Preneurs initiative and are our courier of choice. Time Freight is one of South Africa’s leading road express businesses.

Umfulana have donated funds for the planting and care of trees in the Mkhuze Riverine Forest Carbon Sink initiative. This donation is part or Umfulana’s commitment to offsetting some of the carbon emmission produced by their clients when flying to Southern Africa and other destinations around the world. Clients are given the option, when booking thier tour, to pay a voluntary carbon offsetting fee, which Umfulana gives our organisation to implement. Umfulana is a tourism comapny which specialises in tailor-made tours to Southern Africa and many other destinations in the world.

The Witness have been supporting our organisation since 1995. The newspaper also support our Sustainable Communities Programme node in the Sobantu community. They have supported us with numerous in-kind donations in the form of media and marketing for our event and have helped us spread the word of what we do. The Witness is part of the Media 24 Group and is linked with other publications including The Mirror and Echo.

ABI (Amalgamated Beverage Industries) have sponsored the Mont-Aux-Sources, Didima and Giants Castle Challenges for a number of years, and are now sponsors of all the events across the Bonitas Wild Series. They provide Coke and Powerade at all the refreshment stations thoughout the course of each event. ABI is the soft drink division of South African Breweries Limited.

Bonitas have been supporters of our organisation for a number of years and are title sponsors for the Bonitas Wild Series which raises funds for our endangered species conservation. They also support the ‘Comrades Releaf Campaign’, which raises funds for our Sustainable Communities Programme. They are generous supporters of our Arts for Conservation auctions, the funds raised are used to help us grow and carry on helping communities, creating a sustainable generation of South Africans. Bonitas Medical Fund is the second largest open medical scheme in South Africa.

Radox came onboard as a new sponsor this year and will be activating at each event by sponsoring towels and body wash to each participant as well as an exhilarating massage area for athletes to get pampered after the race. Radox is passionate about water conservation and aim to raise awareness for water conservation by activating at the Wild series events.  

The Independent Group (through the Sunday Tribune brand) are sponsors of the Bonitas Wild Series events. They provide financial support and significant media coverage for the events and the conservation projects they support. They also provide us with a bi-monthly column which Andrew Venter our CEO writes. And covers a wide range of important environmental issues. The Group has a stable of seven newspapers including: The Mercury, Isolezwe, Daily News, Independent on Saturday, Sunday Tribune, Post and Isolezwe ngeSonto.

Africa Conservation Trust are in partnership with our organisation around our Sustainable Communities Programme and helped secure funding from the National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund to be used in our Sustainable Communities Programme and in particular to our Recycling Initiative. ACT actively seek to be innovative and work to implement projects that will have long-term benefits for the environment and society as a whole.

BMZ and Wildlands have formed a partnership to support the development of a viable socio-economic model around conservation as a landuse on Somkhanda Game Reserve. The project aims to combat poverty in the region and to improve the livelihoods of local people in the long run by creating a reliable sources of income in the area of sustainable tourism; and implementing conservation measures for black and white rhino and African wild dogs.

Critical Ecosystems Partnership fund have made a US$6.65 million investment in the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Global Biodiversity Hotspot. In this role our organisation is responsible for soliciting, designing and awarding grants to civil society organisations and community groups that will protect biodiversity in the Hotspot and strengthen the role of civil society in conservation in South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique.They provide grants for nongovernmental and private sector organizations to help protect biodiversity hotspots, Earth’s most biologically rich yet threatened areas.

DGMT is a South African foundation built on endowments from Douglas George Murray and his wife, Eleanor. Murray was the son of, and successor to John Murray, the founder of the Cape-based construction company, Murray and Stewart which was established in 1902. This company merged in 1967 with Roberts Construction to become Murray & Roberts, with the parent Trusts as the main shareholders. In 1979, the Trusts combined to form the DG Murray Trust, which over the years has diversified its investments.  It currently distributes about R100 million per year

We work closely with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (EKZNW) in and around formally protected areas to ensure the effective management of the regions bio-diversity. Many of our Bonitas Wild Series events take place in their reserves which provide competitors with a unique setting and experience. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is the biodiversity conservation authority for the province of KZN and manages some 90-odd protected areas spread throughout the province.

Fire Tree Design have been involved with the branding and activation of all our Bonitas Wild Series events and have helped us make the Bonitas Wild Series brand into the recognisable brand it is today. They also provide brand support and guidance for our other core campaigns. Fire Tree Design provide creative solutions through Graphic Design, Web Development, Media placement, events and publishing.

Global Nature Fund (GNF) actively helps our organisation to network and secure funds from European partners is a Germany-based non-profit, international foundation for the protection of environment and nature, and co-ordinator of the Living Lakes partnership.

Green-prenerus ltd is a Social Enterprise established by the Wildlands Conservation Trust. It has been established to realize the green economy based, pro-poor economic development opportunities’, arising from the Trust’s activities within the communities it is currently working with. Green-preneurs (Pty) Ltd. has two shareholders, the Wildlands Conservation Trust (40%) and the Wildlands Green Community Development Trust (60%). The Wildlands Green Community Development Trust has been structured to give beneficial black ownership status to the company.

The Office of the PremierGovernment, Corporate and Civil Society leadership have recognized and acknowledged the looming threat of Climate Change and the importance of nurturing and restoring the health of our ecosystems, as a buffer to possible changes. They have also recognized the unique opportunity that this presents in the form of the “GREEN ECONOMY”, and the associated GREEN JOBS that can be stimulated through the process of harnessing the green economy opportunity.

Living Lakes works with our organisation and the Wilderness Foundation are the South African partners working on a range of projects around Lake St Lucia in the iSimangaliso World Heritage Site. Living Lakes is a network of over 80 NGO’s working to protect 53 lakes around the world.

By supporting the work of the Wildlands Conservation Trust in maintaining a presence in four sites on communally-owned land in KwaZulu-Natal, the Green Trust is ensuring the effective management and sustainability of these four areas, allowing them to be brought under formal conservation with the support and participation of local communities. The four sites targeted through this project are: Somkhanda Game Reserve; Usuthu Gorge; Tshanini / Bhekula; and Thanda – Mduna Royal

Qhubeka provide bicycles that can be bartered at our ‘Green Futures’ stores as part of our Sustainable Communities Programme. These bicycles are transported to the communities by Stuttaford Van lines. These bicycles allow community members to reach their destination cheaply and with little negative effect on the environmentines Qhubeka (‘Moving us forward’) is a non-profit organisation working to provide bicycles to rural children that are suitable for the area in which they live.

Project Rhino KZN was born out of the need for the large number of different organisations raising funds, and implementing rhino conservation projects in KwaZulu-Natal, to collaborate more closely, allowing a more credible and effective use of funds raised. Project Rhino KZN is an association of like-minded organisations allowing collective co-ordination of Rhino conservation interventions, which are aimed at eliminating rhino poaching and securing the rhino populations in KZN.

Whalley and Associates have worked closely with us for a number of years and have helped us evolve our brand into what it is today. They provide us with brand guidance and support. We work closely with them in production of our printed material and also audio visuals. Whalley and Associates provides total brand support to its clients.

Wildlife ACT Fund and Wildlands are partnering to ensure the professional monitoring of threatened species on key conservation areas, including support for staff and activities to monitor both Black and White Rhino populations, Wild Dog, Leopard, Cheetah and Elephant. 

Wildside have been supporters of our organisation for a number of years and oftne prints article highlighting what we do. Wildside magazine is published quarterly and details the best of ecotourism, outdoor adventure and conservation in KZN and Africa. Over 20 000 copies are distributed locally, nationally and internationally.

Save the Rhino International works to conserve viable populations of critically endangered rhinos in Africa and Asia. We recognise that the future of wildlife is inextricably linked to the communities that share its habitat.

WWF South Africa Wildland our organisation work closely together on numerous projects including the SappiWWF TreeRoutes Partnership, the Black Rhino Range Expansion Project, the Community Based Land Restitution Project and recently the our Greening Your Future initiative. WWF SA is the national office of the leading global conservation organisation and is committed to conserving the natural heritage of South Africa for future generations.