50|50 Season 9: Episode 12: 12 August 2018

50|50 Season 9: Episode 12: 12 August 2018

It’s Women’s Month and this weeks’ lead story is about a group of phenomenal women making a difference in conservation.

SIMON SAYS

Exactly how much of your brain do you use on a daily basis? Simon has the answer for you in Simon Says.

WONDERWÊRELD

In Wonderwêreld we run wild with a Spotted Hyena clan. Spotted Hyena clans are ruled by a matriarch and in this particular Wonderwêreld we see a high-ranking female taking on, not only a pack of wild dogs but also a rogue hyena male.

DOODSBENOUD-JELLYFISH

When you’re a qualified dive master you have to think about the safety of your divers: You keep an eye out for sharks and boats and ensure that all the divers are within the safety limits for air consumption. What you don’t think about…is a jellyfish suddenly wrapping itself around your arm. Find out what happens in Doodsbenoud.

GROUND-HORNBILLS

It’s estimated that there are only about 1500 Ground-Hornbills left in South Africa. Four remarkable women affectionately known as ‘The Hornbill Ladies’, are going to the ends of the earth to help combat the dwindling Southern Ground-Hornbill numbers by getting their hands dirty. Not only is their approach hands-on, but their on-going education initiatives are helping people understand why they should protect these birds.

VELDFOKUS

In VeldFokus a Platanna almost becomes dinner, a giraffe and lion cubs show signs of stress and owls are viewing the world from within their safe spot.

Tune in this Sunday at 19h00 on SABC 2!