In 2008, the first Marakele Marathon was held in Marakele National Park. This event has grown into a popular annual opportunity to “run with the Big 5”. The marathon is a Comrades and Two Oceans qualifier. 2008 Members wearing the two-tone uniform at the 2009 Indaba in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. During 2014, the Rhino Tears range of wines was launched. Initially a joint venture with Mount Vernon Wine Estate, Gravel Junction Wines and Unite Against Poaching, Rhino Tears wines continue to raise significant funds for conservation. A donation is made to the SHR with every bottle sold. 2014 In 2013, SANParks Honorary Rangers established its own brand, with a trademarked name and logo, in support of the increasing need to raise funds for conservation and anti-poaching. 2013 In February 2018, the first auction was held for The Kruger Trail. 2018 In 2019, the SHR updated its governance structures. A National Board was elected, and an executive (management) committee was appointed. 2019 In 2024, there are 2 400 volunteers in 31 regions contributing approximately 390 000 volunteer hours. 2024 Members in uniform presenting an educational display in 2023. In 2004, the membership limit of 500 was lifted. Since 2004, members have hosted environmental education displays across the country. In 2014, these were formalised into the Interpretation National Project and Public Education and Awareness Programme. 2004 In 2017, K9 Project Watchdog was launched as a national project to support SANParks’ K9 anti-poaching units. 2017 Feedback from a member of the Junior Honorary Rangers, circa 2003. In November 2016, Embrace National Project was established to support the wellbeing of rangers who face increasing physical and psychological difficulties, dangers and sacrifices due to poaching and environmental crime. 2016 SANParks Honorary Rangers 2024 13
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