Mpenjati Nature Reserve Honorary Officers

21/07/2026

Recently our Mpenjati Nature Reserve OIC represented Mpenjati N. R. at the WESSA Green Coast flag raising event at Trafalgar main beach. The Mpenjati estuary, Nature Reserve, Trafalgar Marine Reserve, Admiralty Reserve and surrounds, make up the area covered by this well recognised status award. The Green Coast award is one of only two pilot projects along the KZN coastline.

30/06/2026

NOTICE: Please note that we have had to move the date of the Mpenjati Eco-Festival 2026 from 4 July to Saturday 3 October.

With the estuary currently in a closed state, access to beach and trails around the estuary is not possible.

Our vendors and guest speakers are all on board with the new date along with some interesting additions. We are all looking forward to welcoming you in October!

11/06/2026

Did you know that all those lights we have burning at night around our homes can impact negatively on the role that dung beetles play in maintaining healthy eco systems?

27/05/2026

We are looking forward to a brilliant south coast winter's day in one of our favourite places! Come along with us and explore, learn and discover.

22/05/2026

TODAY WE CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL BIODIVERSITY DAY!
🌱 Change begins where you are. Across the world, communities are already taking action for biodiversity.
This , join them and help turn local efforts into global impact.

If you would like to know more about the work that EKZNW Honorary Officers do as a volunteer organisation, please make contact here. You can help us protect and support biodiversity.

25/04/2026

Great news! The juvenile Kelp Gull has been successfully released back into the wild at the Mpenjati Estuary!

After being safely delivered to CROW in Durban and having the hook that was embedded in his beak removed, he spent over two weeks in recovery, healing and getting his strength back.
On Friday he was ready and eager to get out of his container! Interestingly, he remained for a few moments on the beach, assessing his surroundings and then, after a few creaky warmup flights, he was ready to go.

We are so thankful for CROW and the amazing work they do in rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing orphaned, injured or displaced animals. Let us all show our gratitude by supporting them in their fundraising whenever we have the opportunity.

While releasing the gull, we came across a discarded fishing line as we stepped onto the beach, and this was followed by a second line with a hook attached. A sharp reminder that the gull, although now free of the hook, line and stick, is not necessarily free from the same threats. Even on a protected beach.

We appeal to all fishermen and women out there on our shores. PLEASE ensure that you take your fishing line off the beach when you leave. For people walking the beach, please assist by keeping your eyes open for washed up lines and hooks.

23/04/2026

Happy Earth Day!

HAPPY EARTH DAY 2026, KWAZULU-NATAL! 🌍✨🇿🇦
​Today isn’t just a date on the calendar, it’s a celebration of our breathtaking home!

From the misty peaks of the Drakensberg to the golden shores of our coastline and the wild heart of our bushveld, KZN is a masterpiece of nature. 🌿🐘🌊

​As the Honorary Officers of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, we live by:
​"Stewardship is not a service; it is our enduring promise to the wild." 🐾💚

​🛡️ Who are the "Honorary Officers"?
​We are a family of passionate volunteers!

For over 100 years, we’ve been the "helping hands" behind the scenes. We don't do it for a paycheck, we do it because we love our province’s natural heritage! 🇿🇦✨

​As a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NPO 318-823), our mission is simple:
🌍​ Protecting Biodiversity: Making sure our rhinos, leopards, and lilies thrive. 🦏🐆🌸
🌍​ Supporting Ezemvelo: Raising funds, donating equipment, and lending our time to keep our parks world-class. 🛠️🚐
🌍 ​Community Love: Working with YOU to ensure that the beauty of KZN belongs to our children and grandchildren. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌳

​🌱 How can YOU celebrate Earth Day everyday?
​You don't need a uniform to be a steward of the earth!

Here are three easy ways to keep the "Promise":
🌍 ​Go Indigenous: Plant a local KZN tree or aloe in your garden! 🪴
🌍 ​Clean as You Go: Pick up three pieces of litter while enjoying your local park or beach. 🏖️🗑️
🌍​ Share the Love: Tell us in the comments what your favorite KZN wildlife spot is! (Is it Hluhluwe? iMfolozi? St. Lucia?) 👇💬

​Together, we are the guardians of this beautiful land. Let’s make every day Earth Day in KwaZulu-Natal! 🌟🙌

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20/04/2026

In response to the many queries asking how to get help for injured or abandoned wildlife on the south coast, we supply the following information. Please note that this refers to birds and wildlife found OUTSIDE of the Mpenjati Nature Reserve.

Please call the C.R.O.W. representative for the south coast area on 063 831 6013.
Please note the condition of the animal, take a photograph, and send this with a pin to the number below. The C.R.O.W. representative will then give instructions according to the situation.

Our communities are the eyes and ears that play a crucial role in the successful rehabilitation and return of wildlife to their natural habitats.