Staff of Heifer-South Africa are accountable to a democratically elected Board of Directors. Board members represent various sectors of society such as government, business, education, other NGO's and are usually senior staff within their organisations. The Board has the role of ensuring that the mission of the organisation is being achieved and that financial audits are complied with.

Heifer-South Africa is involved in combating hunger, alleviating poverty and restoring the environment by providing appropriate livestock, training and related services to poor families. Heifer-South Africa uses livestock to assist people to produce food and income for themselves. Animals produce products such as milk, eggs and meat that provide essential protein lacking in the diet of many poor people. Surplus products can be sold to generate income to purchase medicines or pay for school fees.

Yes, if there is a demand by project participants for such animals. We provide families that are: of high quality, young, sexually mature, healthy animals to ensure high productivity over a long period. Should your animals meet these requirements we will gladly use them if they can be transported to where we need them.

Yes, Heifer-South Africa is a registered section 21 company (Reg. No. 2000/015804/08) as is a registered Non Profit Organisation (Reg. No. 013-484NPO). Unfortunately donations made in South Africa are not tax deductible at this stage. In the US, contributions to Heifer International are tax deductible. Heifer International is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Heifer International tax identification number: 35-1019477

To become a monthly donor you can complete the form found on our donations page and it will be arranged on your behalf click this link Monthly Donor or you can arrange with your bank directly using our details below

Heifer-South Africa only works with existing community groups and considers applications from groups only, not individuals. The procedure entails a letter from the group to our nearest office requesting Heifer-South Africa's assistance. The office will post an application form to the group for completion. On receiving the completed application form, Heifer-South Africa staff will evaluate the content and decide whether Heifer-South Africa can in fact be of any assistance.

South Africa is currently experiencing a high crime rate, principally in large population centers like Johannesburg and Cape Town. Both property crimes and violent crimes have increased markedly in the last decade as South Africa has struggled to meet the social and economic challenges of transitioning to a post-apartheid government and society.

FARM-Africa works in South Africa despite its status as a 'middle income' country because the majority of black South Africans live in extreme poverty in rural areas, often in desperate need for help with the management of their natural resources. We believe that the lessons drawn from our work with smallholder farmers in East Africa has relevance for smallholder farmers in South Africa where such capacity may not exist.

The prices listed for Heifer-South Africa's animals includes the cost of purchasing and transporting quality animals, training and support services provided to project participants as well as the construction of appropriate shelters for the animals.

South Africa is a safe place for international travelers. Our clients and their families are normally only in a large city when we meet you at the Customs exit at Johannesburg International Airport. Shabalala Safaris recommends the primary use of travelers' checks or credit cards rather than carrying large amounts of cash. The staff at Shabalala Safaris is committed to the health and safety of you and your party while you are in our care.

South Africa boasts an excellent infrastructure and travel by road, air and luxury train is easy. The country is great for those wishing to self-drive, and we highly recommend this method of seeing the country. There are also regular scheduled flights, shuttle/charter flights, trains and coaches and a range of exciting guided tours and groups. Our expert travel consultants will assist you every step of the way to ensure seamless and safe travel arrangements...read more.

Executive staff, led by executive director Eugene R. Tempel, and an international Board of Governors.

The Executive Team on our staff consists of our Founder/ Executive Director, Deacon John Green; Rev. Jonathan Hancock, Associate Executive Director; and our Operations Director, Christa Clumpner. These three oversee the day-to-day operations and help directs the ministry's mission, vision and goals. Our Board of Directors is the governing authority.

You will need a passport that is valid six months beyond your departure date. Make sure you have blank pages in the back for a stamp. Make a copy of your passport and keep it separate from where you keep your passport. It is much easier to obtain a new passport if you have a copy of your passport.

No, it just takes time. Upon arrival, after passing through passport control, you will pick up your checked baggage. Proceed to your airline's help desk in the luggage area and tell them you have a firearm as checked baggage. They will assist you in getting your rifle. You must then head to the South African Police Service firearm control office and register your firearm with the SAPS using SAPA Form 520. This is a little time consuming because it is a long form.

The South African Rand is the used in South Africa for all purchases. You can see how your currency converts by linking to the following web site: www.xe.com/ucc You may exchange your currency for Rand at the airport when you arrive or at a bank on the way to the hunting area. Travelers checks and all major currencies can be exchanged at banks and various exchange companies. Banks are open Monday - Friday 9am-3:30pm and Saturday 8:30am-11am. Most ATM machines support the Cirrus network cards.

In summer in the US, South Africa is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time, 7 hours ahead of Central Daylight Time, 8 hours ahead of Mountain Daylight Time and 9 hours ahead of Pacific Daylight Time. See table below for explanation.

Dating South Africa provides a safe, secure and anonymous way to find and communicate with people of your choice. In a nutshell, you choose a username (a screen name or alias) and set up a profile describing yourself and the type of person and relationship your are looking for. You can view other people's profiles by searching the site and in turn they can view your profile. When you find someone that interests you, you can send a message via the site to their username.

Once successful through the assessment process and you decide to partake in the programme you will require a temporary residence study permit for South Africa. If you are a resident of Ireland we can facilitate this for you, an application and full list of requirements will be given once a deposit for your place is received. A police certificate is required to apply. All other requirements are generic, like passports, birth certificate, Class 1 medical etc.

Our world headquarters is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, in the United States of America. There are Heifer International programmes in all the following areas of the world: AFRICA: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. LATIN AMERICA/CARIBBEAN: Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru.

We prefer our guests to come between May 1st and Sept 30th. This is late fall, winter and early spring for us so our weather is quite nice. If your schedule doesn't permit these dates, we will be happy to accommodate you when your schedule allows.

No immunizations are required to enter South Africa. A tetanus booster and Hepatitis A vaccines are recommended by the Center for Disease Control. We recommend you look at the CDC web site at www.cdc.gov/travel/safrica.htm to learn more about health issues in South Africa. It's a good idea to consult with your personal physician about traveling to Africa well before you leave. The primary hunting area for Shabalala Safaris is malaria free.

The Republic of South Africa is more than a country; it is a republic with an elected president. Since the 1994 elections, it is redivided into nine provinces, roughly along tribal lines: Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, NorthWest Province, Gauteng, Northern Province, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.

South Africa is the most child-friendly country in Africa, but care should be taken when entering the bush. In fact, most private game reserves will not accept children under 12, which is understandable given that three-hour game drives can be tedious for restless kids. Outside of the bush, however, most hotels offer special amenities for children, and most restaurants have an abundant child's menu.

NO, Saint Bernards will shed their undercoat and topcoat as required to maintain the correct body temperature. Remember also that the coat assists in insulating the dog against heat as well as cold. This is why shaving your Saint Bernard in summer is dangerous; it will have even less protection against the heat and lying in the sun could cause heatstroke and result in death.

The weather is far more suitable then anywhere in the UK or Ireland. Port Alfred allows for the perfect amount of all weather conditions, essential for your flight training. The landscape and surrounding areas are quite amazing, adding to the quality of your training experience. 43 Air School where the training is conducted has been running since WW1. The instructors involved in the programme are all fully JAR compliant highly experienced instructors.

No, once the transfer has been registered your RCI membership is transferred to the RCI office in closest proximity to you.

IInkorpa does not recommend you dealing with the US Embassy in South Africa, owing to the plethora of recent reports denoting their poor services. Once you sign on with Inkorpa all forms of visa applications are done by our staff in the US. This expedites the application process, guarantees the receipt of a visa and ensures that our clients are not involved in all the diplomatic details.

This is not an easy question to answer. There are so many good reasons, ranging from the sunny climate and spectacular natural beauty to the many excellent golf courses and the wide range of accommodation options. Where else can you play a round of golf in the morning with warthogs as spectators and join a "big five" safari in the afternoon? Value for money is another draw card.

Certain clubs have a strict dress code for the clubhouse. It is advisable to bring a jacket and tie if you want to eat or drink in the dining room /main lounge. There is usually a terrace-type bar, which is less formal. It is customary to break your round of golf after nine holes at the "halfway house" for a drink and a sandwich - perhaps even breakfast. You are advised not to by pass the halfway house as this may upset the golfers playing in front of you.