Friends of Rietvlei, Tshwane

24/10/2026

PRETORIA SAILING CLUB – ASSISTED SAILING ⛵🛶

The Pretoria Sailing Club, whose members are also part of the Friends of Rietvlei family, hosted their Assisted Sailing and Canoeing Open Day today.

We are so proud of you guys for going the extra mile to make sailing and canoeing accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for people of all abilities to experience the joy, freedom and excitement of being out on the water. What a wonderful initiative that truly embodies the spirit of inclusion and community! Well done to everyone involved! 👏💙

21/10/2026

TAKING THE FRIENDS OF RIETVLEI INTERNATIONAL
Today, we had the pleasure of meeting a group of German exchange students from the Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria and sharing the important role Friends of Rietvlei plays in supporting the management and conservation of our beautiful reserve. 🌿 It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase our efforts and highlight how community involvement helps protect Rietvlei’s precious natural heritage for future generations.
A special thank you to Dancing for Rhinos for arranging this engagement and helping us share our passion for conservation with the next generation of nature enthusiasts! 🦏💚

18/10/2026

🌿 WAPADRAND GEREFORMEERDE KERK VOLUNTEERS – Thank You! 💚
A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful volunteers from Wapadrant Gereformeerde Kerk who joined some of our regulars for Saturday’s work party at Rietvlei Nature Reserve. Your friendly faces, willing hands and enthusiastic spirit were an absolute pleasure to have around and your help was greatly appreciated!
The large group was split into three teams to tackle a variety of tasks. One team headed out on snare patrol and thankfully found nothing — always the best news! Another team got busy painting Panorama and Fern Fountain Hides, giving them a fresh new look for our visitors. Meanwhile, the younger generation rolled up their sleeves for some tree popping before lending their muscles to some heavy lifting at Jackals Den, rearranging the cement garden furniture and getting things in order.
It is wonderful to see people of all ages coming together to make a difference for Rietvlei. Thank you, Wapadrant Gereformeerde Kerk, for sharing your time, energy and good spirits with us. You are always welcome at Rietvlei and we hope to see you again soon! 🌱💚

16/10/2026

DAMAGE CONTROL
Repairing the damage our four-legged “citizens” cause to Rietvlei’s hides and infrastructure is all worth it when our visitors are rewarded with unforgettable wildlife moments like this beautiful sunset photo. Sunset photo: Penny Dekenah. 🦌📸

12/10/2026

04/10/2026

DANCING FOR RHINOS – If you missed this, you missed something Special!
What a wonderful evening the Dancing for Rhinos musical turned out to be!
I am sure at times there was not a dry eye in the audience as Thandi’s Story unfolded. Congratulations to Dancing for Rhinos for putting on such an excellent show. To the organisers, cast and all involved – YOU ROCK!
Events like this remind us of what can be achieved when people come together for a cause that matters. Together, we can make a difference for rhinos. 🦏

27/09/2026

SPIDER WALK
Our spider walk was led by a very enthusiastic Jarrod Todd. So much information was shared in such a short space of time. I also met Astri Leroy (in the photo), one of the founders of the Spider Club back in 1995.

24/09/2026

🎉 Tickets are LIVE! 🎉

After 14 years, our dream has become reality.

🎭 Her Story, Our Journey
An original conservation musical inspired by the true story of Thandi.

🗓️ Saturday, 3 October 2026
📍 Fairtree Atterbury Theatre

🚪 Doors Open: 18:00
🥂 Gala Experience: 18:00–19:00
🎭 Show starts: 19:00
👝 Dress Code: Formal
💚 Silent Auction

We would love to share this very special evening with you.

🎟️ Book here:
https://www.seatme.co.za/events/dancing-for-rhinos-her-story-our-journey-mrupnwa6

Thank you for walking this journey with us. 🦏💚

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22/09/2026

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