Nkanyiso’s journey to freedom

THE Global Humane Conservation Fund of Africa has embarked on a heartwarming journey of hope and resilience with the release of Nkanyiso, a once-captive cheetah, and her four cubs into the wild at the Nyosi Wildlife Reserve.

- WEEKEND ARGUS REPORTER

This pivotal moment not only highlights the success of rewilding efforts but also represents a broader movement to protect vulnerable species in Southern Africa.

Nkanyiso first stepped into the Nyosi Wildlife Reserve in April 2023, as part of a dedicated collaborative rewilding initiative involving the Global Humane Conservation Fund of Africa, The Metapopulation Initiative, and the reserve itself.

Following years of captivity, Nkanyiso underwent a meticulously monitored rewilding process, where she learned essential skills such as hunting prey and navigating natural terrains without human intervention.