Ukhozi Tours

13/09/2024

My latest work. Oil on canvas.

07/09/2024

Guess we have broken the All Blacks hoodoo. We really are the champions of the world, and we are no longer beholden to ABs.

04/09/2024

Karma comes round for Aussie miners who initiated SLAPP legal suites against SA environmentalists. Serves MRC right!

The owner of the controversial Tormin mine is in business rescue, and has cited a 2024 shipwreck that dumped fuel oil and fertiliser as a factor.

04/09/2024

https://www.rt.com/news/603414-south-africa-nigeria-beauty-pageant/

Chidimma Adetshina, who withdrew after being selected as Miss South Africa finalist in July, has been crowned Miss Universe in Nigeria

03/09/2024

There was a time when the All Blacks’ aura was said to intimidate opponents, and probably referees.

Then came a new phase, in which it was claimed opponents were no longer bothered by the sight of men in black, pre-match haka and all.

The swagger has gone. The attitude exuded by men like Sir Wayne “Buck” Shelford, Grant Fox, Andy Haden, Sean Fitzpatrick, Dane Coles and Richie McCaw over the years is ebbing away, write Chris Rattue.

12/08/2024

I'll rephrase that: his evening prowl! 😆
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And thereby endeth the Ingwe's tail! 😂

12/08/2024

And, just like that, Ingwe was off on his evening stroll.
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12/08/2024

He was down the tree. The sun was already dead, but the dusky sky still had a faint glimmer of life.
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12/08/2024

Ingwe jumped to another branch and in a second . . .
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12/08/2024

Then the leopard made his move!
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12/08/2024

The campaign may be over, but the struggle to end this absurd and cruel practice will continue until we have banished it from South Africa.

NGOs have launched an awareness campaign calling for an end to the commercial captive lion industry in South Africa, ahead of World Lion Day on August 10. According to a joint press release from the

11/08/2024

More leopards tomorrow!

11/08/2024

But something else caught his attention. (all photos low res, ungraded and uncropped)

11/08/2024

And then, he looked at us! Right at me!
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11/08/2024

It was getting so dark we needed a light.
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11/08/2024

As the day dies, the leopard awakes.

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11/08/2024

And, FINALLY, it's time for leopards . . .
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08/08/2024

August 10 is World Lion Day.
Help protect these wonderful beasts
from the beastly human bastards who trophy hunt them!
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Here's to Lions!
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07/08/2024

The tragedy of film's demise continues.

La Haine director Mathieu Kassovitz says Artificial Intelligence is replacing the role of movie makers.

07/08/2024

A young adult bull elephant runs amok amongst a big herd of buffalo, causing chaos, trumpeting, and chasing everyone around. But it was all happening in a mopani thicket! Causing a big dust storm as he protected a passageway for his family to pass through. (Low res, as shot).
The lions are coming!

07/08/2024

Olifants River, looking west.

07/08/2024

OK, lead the way! Wild dogs in the Timbavati.
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07/08/2024

Time for my close-up! Where's the make-up and hairdresser? Wild dogs in the Timbavati.
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07/08/2024

And we will check you out! Wild dogs in the Timbavati.
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07/08/2024

On the scent! Wild dogs in the Timbavati.
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09/06/2024

Being in hospital for 15 days with pneumonia didn't help, but my 11-day photo safari is still on track! I rescheduled the entire thing!😅