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On Saturday 24 October 2026 at Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site in Limpopo, guests began early with a guided walk up Mapungubwe Hill, where the Golden Rhino was found, through the archaeological site and areas of significance. Later, the artists of the first Mapungubwe Art Residency, Nthabiseng Kekana and Mzwanele Tshishonga presented their exhibition, The Earth Remembers, at the Interpretion Centre. That evening on the Limpopo riverbed, Professor MT Chauke of the University of Venda, a leading scholar of Xitsonga onomastics, the study of names, delivered his lecture, and cultural performances and contemporary traditional music under the stars closed the day. #MapungubweLectureSeries

On Friday 23 October 2026, SANParks welcomed guests to Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site in Limpopo, where the Shashe and Limpopo rivers meet and South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana come together. That evening at the confluence, Dr Gcina Mhlophe, author, storyteller and founding director of the Gcinamasiko Arts & Heritage Trust, gave the opening talk, followed by cultural performances. #MapungubweLectureSeries

SANParks hosted the 2026 Mapungubwe Lecture Series, Mapungubwe: The Beginning, at Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site in Limpopo, where an ancient kingdom flourished and traded gold and ivory with China, Arabia and India. From Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October 2026, guests heard from Dr Gcina Mhlophe and Prof MT Chauke, walked Mapungubwe Hill, met the artists of the first Mapungubwe Art Residency and their exhibition, The Earth Remembers, and gathered for cultural performances and music on the Limpopo riverbed. #MapungubweLectureSeries

This week, 28-29 October 2026, SANParks joined the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), the University of Cape Town (UCT), and other key national and international partners at the First Sand and Dust Storm (SDS) Engagement Session. The two-day engagement focuses on strengthening South Africa's understanding of sand and dust storms, identifying risks, sharing expertise, and developing collaborative solutions to protect ecosystems, livelihoods and communities. Participants are working together to strengthen national capacity and contribute towards a coordinated response to this growing environmental challenge. #DustNet #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalManagement #SandAndDustStorms

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Mafourteen Walling These terraced walls were constructed by illegal immigrants from neighbouring Mozambique, commonly referred to as “Mafourteen”, who were caught passing through the Kruger National Park to look for jobs. Those caught traversing through Kruger National Park were forced to build the Punda Maria stone wall terraces. The immigrants were freed after fourteen days of constructing these terraces to buy their freedom. The construction of these terraces was aimed to promote sustainable land management practices. Such structures testify to the methods and practices used by indigenous Mozambicans from prehistory to organise their living and working space by optimising local natural and human resources. #KNP100 #Kruger100 #Next100 #KrugerCentenary #DidYouKnow #OurHeritageOurFuture

Temporary Closure Of Skukuza Rest Camp Main Gate For Essential Maintenance The Skukuza Rest Camp Main Gate in the Kruger National Park will be temporarily closed from Monday, 2 November 2026 until Friday, 4 December 2026 to allow for essential maintenance and repairs to the gate’s roof structure. A temporary camp entrance will be from the Hippo Circle Street (the road going to Skukuza Medical Doctor/Surgery), entering through AM Spa and Skukuza Safari Lodge: shorturl.at/msYkX

Garden Route National Park Hosts Annual Cancer Awareness Walk The Garden Route National Park reaffirmed its commitment to employee wellness and community health by hosting its annual Cancer Awareness Walk on Thursday, 22 October 2026. The event brought together employees and community members to raise awareness about cancer, promote early detection and show support for those affected by the disease. Despite unfavourable weather conditions, more than 150 employees and community members participated in the 4.5-kilometre walk, which started at Wilderness Marine Drive and concluded at Salinas Beach: shorturl.at/fQSWE

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The wait is almost over. One day to go! Tomorrow marks the beginning of the Mapungubwe Lecture Series 2026, bringing conversations around “Mapungubwe: The Beginning” to Mapungubwe National Park & World Heritage Site from 23–25 October. #MapungubweLectureSeries2026 #LiveYourWild

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R136.5 million in upgrades underway in Addo Elephant National Park SANParks has invested R136.5 million into upgrading facilities and basic infrastructure in the Addo Elephant National Park, aimed at enhancing tourism infrastructure, visitor experiences, and operational sustainability. Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, David Maynier, visited the new facilities and construction projects on Monday, 19 October 2026: rb.gy/hp151n