Ecoskoops - 14 July 2026

Today on the show we speak to Michelle du Plessis from the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa. FGASA is the professional body that sets and supports standards for guides and trackers. She tells us more about the Safari Guide of the Year competition that recognises and showcases the best…

Today on the show we speak to Sarah Barratt of Thornybush Game Lodge, who was crowned the Safari Guide of the Year 2026. The competition brings together some of the country’s top guides for five days of intensive testing and field challenges. She is the second woman to ever win…

Today on the show we continue our conversation with CapeNature fauna ecologist Dr. Martine Jordaan — honoured with a newly described species of Paradiplozoon named after her. We discuss her deep expertise in the Cape Fold Ecoregion, long-term study of its fish, and pioneering work on their parasitofauna.

Today on the show we speak with CapeNature fauna ecologist Dr. Martine Jordaan. A newly described species of Paradiplozoon has been named in her honour, recognising her deep knowledge of the Cape Fold Ecoregion, her ongoing commitment to studying its fish, and her work on their parasitofauna.

On today’s show, we continue our conversation with Boitumelo Sethlatswe, Standard Bank’s Head of Sustainability. The WeWork – Green and Decent Jobs for Youth programme is supporting young entrepreneurs in Uganda's green and circular economy sectors through business incubation, coaching, technical assistance and seed grant opportunities. And, Heirs Energies has…