Frontier Land with Dr Dean Allen

Rhian Berning - Corridors Of Life

A teacher by trade, Rhian Berning now has a new mission in life. The CEO of the Eden to Addo Corridor Initiative, Rhian heads up this funding-dependent NGO that is working to establish a protected 100,000-hectare biodiversity corridor spanning the Western and Eastern Cape. Given the increased focus on biodiversity and carbon credits ahead of the 2030 global agreement, her work and that of others in this field are vital for the planet moving forward. Listen here on Frontierland as she explains the importance of returning corridors of land to nature.

John O’Brien & Johan Joubert – Stars Of Shamwari

For ecologist John O’Brien and vet Johan Joubert, Shamwari Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape has been a major part of their lives. These close friends and colleagues have worked together at Shamwari since the early days to create one of the world’s most highly regarded ‘Big 5’ wildlife reserves. Join them here on Frontierland as they discuss their memories as well as hopes for the future. It makes for a fascinating listen.

Craig Sholto-Douglas - Managing The Natural World

Do you know what an ecologist does? No, neither did I. Listen here as Craig Sholto-Douglas, the Environmental Manager at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape of South Africa explains the importance of his job and how the future of our natural world is literally in our hands. It makes for a fascinating episode.

Angus Sholto-Douglas - Leading The Way In Eco-Tourism

When Angus Sholto-Douglas, then a game ranger at Mala Mala in Mpumalanga, was offered the incredible opportunity to start his own game reserve back home in the Eastern Cape, he didn’t think twice. Today he is the Managing Director of the magnificent Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, home to the Big 5 and a model of how eco-tourism should work. He is a man worth listening to.

Joel Stransky - Kicking For Glory

It is no surprise that the Springboks’ World Cup victories were largely achieved through the prowess of their kickers Today we marvel at the skills of Handré Pollard, one of the highest-paid players in professional rugby. Back in the day, however, it was Joel Stransky who, in the 1995 final, dropped-kicked probably the most important 3 points in South Africa’s history. Listen here on Frontier Land as Joel looks back on his illustrious career and offers his thoughts on the current state of South Africa – both the rugby and the country.