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Personalities of Graskop. Part 3: Ian Whyte PhD, SAN Parks Scientist Extrordinaire

  Dr Ian J Whyte, Kruger’s experienced elephant specialist is a confident and accomplished scientist but if it wasn’t for a rather sedate sport, his career path could have been very different. Born in 1947 in Vereeniging, and an underachiever … Continue reading

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Some Aspects of African Silks

The first time I heard of African Silk, was from a man by the name of Ian Cumming. His hair was drawn back into a well groomed sumptuous pony tail and he was obviously a Colonial expat. He spoke with … Continue reading

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Dramatic Contrasts in Blyde Canyon

One beautiful sunny midmorning on the berg, at the head of Blyde Canyon, after the sky had darkened over, and turned an ominous grey, a huge cloud started developing in the south. The cool southerly breeze grew stronger, and by … Continue reading

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