Food and wine expo raises R11 000 for rhinos
All proceeds were donated to the Zululand Rhino Reserve which is in the Northern part of KZN.
THE Kloof Food and Wine Expo which was held at the Kloof Country Club for the The Zululand Rhino Reserve Foundation raised just over R11 000.
The Zululand Rhino Reserve which is in the Northern part of KZN was founded in 2011.
Their mission is to support the important conservation projects of the Zululand Rhino Reserve and uplift the neighbouring rural communities.
“Being home to The Big 5 along with wild dogs, cheetah and an abundance of rare bird life, the reserve has multiple conservation projects which has assisted in the steady growth of endangered species in KwaZulu-Natal,” said Chelsea Kruck, events and marketing manager at the Kloof Country Club.
She stated that this year, the reserve has been a victim of the worst drought to have hit the area in over 80 years, over and above fighting the devastating rhino poaching issue.
“This drought has put extreme strain on the upkeep of the reserve and has lead to two young rhinos being orphaned.
“This is why I stepped in with this fundraiser alongside Kloof Country Club to raise funds and most of all, raise awareness for the Zululand Rhino Reserve Foundation.”
Kruck said the reserve is very close to her heart as she was once an employee of a lodge on the reserve.
“After seeing the effects of the drought, I spoke with my general manager, Pam Mayberry and she was more than happy to assist and be part of The Kloof Food and Wine Expo fundraiser.
“Kloof Country Club’s staff all assisted with this event and awareness campaign. It was beautiful to have such a vast group of people supporting this good cause,” said Kruck.
People who would like to donate to the reserve can visit https://www.payfast.co.za/donate/go/zululandrhinoreservefoundation
