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Past news items
| 14 Aug 10 |
Klipkop wins GOLD in environmental management |
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Klipkop won two awards at today's Gauteng Conservancy Association awards ceremony -
the EWT Best Biodiversity Practice for a Gauteng Conservancy (AGAIN!), and a Gold in Wetlands Management (one better than last year's silver)! |
| 13 Jun 09 |
Klipkop accepted into global network of sanctuaries |
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The Klipkop Wildlife Sanctuary has been accepted into the global network of sanctuaries known as the Wildlife Land Trust (WLT),
established in 1993 by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), to 'save lives by saving land'... More |
| 08 Jun 09 |
Klipkop wins EWT biodiversity management award |
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The Klipkop Conservancy was thrilled to take out the EWT (Endangered Wildlife Trust) Best Biodiversity Conservation Practice Award 2009,
presented yesterday ... More |
| 25 Aug 08 |
Giraffes: Two for 2008 |
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Following the introduction of a giraffe pair in 2006,
Klipkop *finally* welcomes two baby giraffes in April and August of 2008. More |
| 30 Nov 07 |
Farewell to our scruffy old boy |
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Sadly, Klipkop has lost another member of its most treasured 4-legged family - dear old Scruff.
We lost Scruffy on the 4 November 2007, from old age as much as anything... More |
| 11 July 07 |
Farewell to the gentle lady with the beautiful smile |
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It is with enormous sadness that we say farewell to Smiley, or Smiles as she was often known,
Klipkop's beautiful and gentle dalmation X... More |
| 12 Mar 05 |
The bloke from Bondi heads west for wildlife |
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Chris Groves of Bondi, Australia decided he was going to more with his summer
vacation from university than spend his days on a construction site, and his nights in pubs... More |
Defeat the Developer
| 27 Aug 10 |
The MEC overturns the decision of GDARD's HOD |
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... The negative environmental authorisation issued by GDARD's Head Of Department in January 2010
was overturned by the MEC Ms Mayathula-Khoza today. ... More |
| 02 Jul 10 |
GDARD: Appeal proceeds under ECA not NEMA |
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... The basis of the MEC Mayathula-Khoza's decision to hear the appeal is that the development application was originally submitted under
the previous environmental legislation (ECA), and may continue on that basis until resolution. ... More |
| 31 May 10 |
Jostling for the MEC's attention at Stillbosch site visit |
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... The Stillbosch Country Estate site visit, by the MEC Ms Mayathula-Khoza, was finally held on 31 May 2010.
Both sides were given an opportunity to present their case, with the MEC seated strategically between them ... More |
| 14 May 10 |
IAPs informed of appeal hearing after-the-fact |
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... The Klipkop Land Owners Association receives an invitation to a forthcoming site visit by the MEC,
and is retrospectively informed of an appeal hearing to which they were not invited... More |
| 18 Feb 10 |
IAPs denied access to appeal |
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...Following GDARD's denial of environmental authorisation for the development of Stillbosch Country Estate (GAUT REF: 002/05-06/1186), it was no surprise to us to learn of the developer's appeal.
The horror was in being denied access to it.... More |
| 11 Jan 10 |
Development application DENIED! |
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...The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) issued a negative Record of Decision (ROD) on the 4th January 2010,
preventing the residential development proposed on Portion 65 Klipkop... More |
| 24 Sep 09 |
The 'engine' of the Development Facilitation Act declared invalid |
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...A judgement handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal has declared the
'engine' (Chapters V and VI) of the Development Facilitiation Act 67 of 1995 as 'invalid',
effectively 'pulling the rug' from under South Africa's provincial development tribunals... More |
| 31 Jul 09 |
Tremendous support from those near and far |
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...Our campaign to raise funds to Defeat the Developer raised around R15,000 to assist with legal expenses.
The support came from all corners of the globe, including the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.. More |
| 24 Mar 09 |
Raising funds to Defeat the Developer |
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...Klipkop is reaching out to old friends, far and wide,
to raise funds to battle on through the law courts.
We will not give up on Defeating the Developer. See the latest images of destruction resulting from this illegal development... More |
| 15 Dec 08 |
The battle is far from over |
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The development on Plot 65 is now proceeding illegally. Without the approval of relevant statutory authorities, land is being cleared and heritage sites destroyed... More |
| 06 May 07 |
DFA Tribunal gives developer 30 days for more information |
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The DFA Tribunal released its interim directive on the proposed development of plot 65 Klipkop,
requesting the developer deliver more detailed information on infrastructure, staff housing and sensitive sites... More |
| 03 Mar 07 |
International objection to the development of Klipkop |
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Klipkop has received an overwhelming international response to its Defeat the Developer
cyber-activism campaign, operated in the week prior to the DFA Tribunal Hearing held on the 19th February... More |
| 06 Feb 07 |
Concession or not: the answer is still 'NO' |
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Despite concessions offered in early February 2007 by the developer,
Blokkies de Beer, Klipkop continues to fight the proposed development on plot 65, Farm 396 JR... More |
| 24 Feb 06 |
Long after volunteer service, Klipkop is not forgotten |
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Klipkop would like to formally acknowledge the contribution of our volunteer program partner, Global Volunteer Network,
and past volunteers in providing submissions to Rock Environmental Consulting during the Environmental Impact Assessment... More |
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Klipkop Development Protest |
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This Campaign Kit details the progress of the fight to prevent the commercial and
residential development of Plot 65, Klipkop. (GAUT REF: 002-05_06-1186)... More |
Rehabilitation Centre
The Klipkop Rehabilitation Centre operated within the Conservancy from 2001 - January 2005.
Judy Davidson now operates a rehabilitation centre, Wildlife in Crisis, in Endicott (to the east Springs).
For information, emergencies, or donations, phone Judy on 072-124-4156.
| 24 Jan 05 |
'Dom' uile van nuut af geleer om te jag
Beeld |
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Die uile in die Klipkop-bewaringsgebied naby Bronkhorstspruit moet van voor af
leer jag nadat hulle in verskeie ongelukke beseer is en nou gerehabiliteer word... More |
| June 04 |
Haven for injured birds performs miracles at Klipkop
The Bronberger - June 2004 |
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The Klipkop Rehabilitation Centre is run by two passionate bird lovers, Judy Davidson and Ken Pollard,
who spend nearly 24 hours a day helping ill and injured birds... More |
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