The Jane Goodall Institute South Africa Magazine Edition 1 2010

2010 – First Edition
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Dr Jane Goodall, PhD, OBE
Founder
UN Messenger of Peace
In June 1960, Jane Goodal began her landmark study of chimpanzees in what
is now Tanzania under the mentorship of famed anthropologist and
paleontologist Dr. Louis Leakey. Her work at Gombe Stream would become the
foundation of future primatological research and redefine the relationship
between humans and animals.
In 1977, Dr. Goodal established the Jane Goodal Institute (JGI), which continues
the Gombe research and is a global leader in the effort to protect chimpanzees
and their habitats. Today the Institute is widely recognized for establishing
innovative, community-centred conservation and development programmes in
Africa and Jane Goodal ’s Roots & Shoots, JGI’s global environmental and humani-
tarian youth network, which has almost 150 000 members in 110 countries.
Dr. Goodal travels an average 300 days per year, speaking about the threats facing
chimpanzees, other environmental crises, and her reasons for hope that
humankind wil solve the problems it has imposed on our planet.
She continual y urges her audiences to recognize their personal responsibility and
ability to effect change. “Every individual counts,” she says. “Every individual has a
role to play. Every individual makes a difference.”
Our MissiOn
Founded by renowned primatologist Jane Goodal , the Jane Goodal Institute is a
global non-profit that empowers people to make a difference for al living things.
Our work builds on Dr. Goodal ’s scientific work and her humanitarian vision.
Specifical y, we seek to:
• Improve global understanding and treatment of great apes through research,
public education and advocacy;
• Contribute to the preservation of great apes and their habitats by combining
conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in local
communities;
• Create a worldwide network of young people who have learned to care
deeply for their human community, for al animals and for the environment,
and who wil take responsible action to care for them.
Our COrE ValuEs
There are several core values that inform everything we do:
• We strive to respect, nourish and protect al living things; people, animals and
the environment al inter-connected;
• We believe that knowledge leads to understanding, and that understanding
wil encourage us to take action;
• We believe that every individual has the ability to make a positive difference;
• We believe that flexibility and open-mindedness are essential to enable us to
respond to a changing world;
• We require integrity and compassion in al that we do and say.
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Introduction
Trustees:
Edwin Jay, Chairman;
alan Kirschner;
Evelyn Deiner;
Margi Brocklehurst.
Executive Director: Margi Brocklehurst
JGi sa Chimpanzee Eden sanctuary Manager: Phillip Cronje
accountant: Pauline stuart
roots and shoots Coordinator: rori Mokoena
assistant Editor/Design & layout: sybil schneider
Greetings
Margi Brocklehurst, Executive Director/Editor
In november 2009, I was appointed Executive Director of JGI (South Africa),
taking over from Sue Slotar who had held the position for the last eight years.
This gives me a feeling of déjà vu, as back in 2002, I took over as CEO of the
FreeMe Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, from Sue, who was also the founder.
My involvement with JGI, albeit for only a few months, has been an amazing
experience and I look forward to a long and exciting association with the
Institute.
A special word of thanks to our many and varied sponsors which include in
Nelspruit: Kudu Farms for donating paw-paws regularly; Fruit & Veg City;
Dortannion Farm; Low’s Creek Landgoed; Siyalima; and Croc River Oranges.
Johannesburg Zoo for Veterinarian services; Lizette Gouws, Information &
Image CC for XP software donation; Lynn Attenborough for coordinating a laptop
donation; Tony Vaughan for assisting with sponsors; Cats Digital Expert shop in
Fourways, who loaned a fantastic TV for the 4x4 Expo Show; and Instavet for a
wonderful centrifuge to make Phil ip’s life easier!
Goodbyes…
To Sue Slotar. She and I have been friends for many years and she continues to be
of great support to me, and a wonderful source of information on JGI and Chimp
Eden. She guided the growth and progress of JGI (SA) and has been an integral
part of Chimp Eden since its inception. Our sincere thanks go to Sue for al her
time, devotion and experience given to the Jane Goodal Institute over the past
eight years.
To Sue Purbrick who has been our newsletter editor for many years. Pressure of
work has unfortunately ended our great relationship. Thank you to Sue for al the
hard work and hours given to JGI (SA).
To Candice Segal who has moved on from being our Roots and Shoots coordi-
nator to the PR department of the Sandton SPCA, we wish her success in her new
venture.
Cover picture: Joao by Jessica Ney
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Our Youth
Take a stand
Roots and Shoots coordinator,
Rori Mokoena
What does it
real y mean to
care and why
should we, as youth, care?
The Buddha once said, “In
compassion lies the world’s
true strength”, and we
very often hear how the
future belongs to the youth.
But, how many of us are
prepared to take a stand to
protect our future?
Roots and Shoots South
Africa chal enges youth to
take a stand – any stand
concerning people, ani-
mals, or our environment
– and be heard.
Dr Jane Goodall planting a tree in Soweto.
We hope to expand our programme into as many communities as possible so that
the culture of not only caring but showing that we care by taking action becomes
the norm. But before we can go out into the world and start spreading the seeds
of change; we must first understand why we feel the need to take a stand.
We al face many chal enges everyday,
but what distinguishes the few from the
majority is their reaction towards these
problems.
It is said that if one person recycles one
aluminium can, they can help save enough
energy to power a television set for three
hours.

If one person can ignite such a power-
ful change through one simple act; imag-
ine the result of many people perform-
ing many simple acts out of concern. It is
therefore our mission to inspire as many
youth as possible to become believers in
the power of action and in themselves.
This year, join us in making a differ-
ence and support our goal of reaching a
Rori Mokoena
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target of at least five new Roots and
ManDEla DaY in sOWETO
Shoots groups across the country by
December 30, 2010. We also have two
18 July 2010
new major programmes planned for
the rest of the year.
September 21, 2010, marks the
International Day of Peace and
true to Dr. Jane Goodal ’s UN peace
ambassador status, we plan to
celebrate throughout the month
of September using the power of art,
discussion and cultural exchange.
We hope to involve consulates and
embassies, school groups and individ-
uals, and spread the message of peace
and understanding.
Our
student-lead
environmental
auditing programme cal ed Eco-Audit
wil also be launched before this year.
This programme wil encourage com-
panies to better their environmen-
tal practices and provide a learning
experience to youth about the field of
auditing as wel as the importance of
corporate responsibility.
Most importantly, we invite you to
explore the world, explore al the things
that you care about, and join us as we
take ownership of our future; and
Thanks to Greater Good South Africa’s Mandela
perhaps your joining us wil bring us
Day initiative, we were most fortunate to have
one step closer to convincing the rest
Old Mutual volunteers for both Lehae Primary
of the world in what we truly believe
School food garden and Ekukhanyeni Crèche in
and that is: that the power of youth is
Soweto.
global.
We re-painted the crèche classrooms with pre-
servative, cleaned windows, mopped floors and
some volunteers cleaned the kid’s loos too!
Our Lehae food garden is now spic and span and
ready for Spring planting!
A great time was had by al and our projects not
only benefited on the day but I hope that we
have made firm friends for the future too.
We always welcome donations of non-perishable foods and blankets for the
crèche.
Please contact Margi for further information.
082 561 3681
margi@janegoodall.co.za
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Meet Our Team
n Executive Director: Margi Brocklehurst
rescue Director: Eugene Cussons
sanctuary Manager: Phillip Cronje
sanctuary Guide: Marc Cronje
sanctuary Keeper: Charles Mgwenya
sanctuary Keeper: Themba Khoza
sanctuary Keeper: sizwe Dlamini
shop Manager/Guide: nenine de Klerk
iT admin: Marcus van der Merwe
ee Ede And Now Meet
Some Of Our
Chimps
Our sanctuary is home to 32 rescued chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes).
These chimps come from a variety of countries which include
Mozambique, Angola, Sudan, Ethiopia, Liberia, United Arab Emirates,
Ghana and South Africa.
The first chimps to arrive at the new sanctuary in 2006 were from the
Johannesburg Zoo.
The zoo very kindly
offered to house
the chimps whilst a
home for the new
JGI SA sanctuary
was being sought.
This “temporary”
home was to last
for 10 years. The
zoo had a total of
seven chimps at
that time, making
up two groups.
One of our chimps,
Abu, had been kept
in a pub in Luanda
abu
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to attract and entertain
customers. When he was
“If having a soul means being
confiscated, he was trans-
able to feel love and loyalty
ferred to the Johannes-
and gratitude, then animals
burg Zoo and lived there
are better off than a lot
for 10 years (together with
Amadeus and later, Nikki).
of humans.”
– James Herriot.
Abu died peaceful y in his
sleep on August 1st, 2008
due to a heart condition;
he was approximately 17
years old.
Amadeus had been kept
chained outside a pet-
rol station in Luanda to
attract customers. When
amadeus
he was confiscated, he
was transferred to the
Johannesburg Zoo and lived there for 10 years (together with Abu and later,
Nikki). He has unusual y floppy ears because the cartilage had been broken and
has a light face with freckles. He has changed since he has become the alpha
male. He now spends most of his time with the others in his group and his
power displays have become very impressive. He is about 19 years old.
nikki
Nikki had been kept as a pet and treated like a human. He was total y shaved
apart from having a little boys’ hairstyle, learnt to eat at the table with
cutlery, wiped his mouth with a serviette, wore specifical y designed chimp
costumes and a gold watch, was bathed regularly and even slept in a bed. He was
transferred to the Johannesburg Zoo and lived there for 10 years (together with
Abu and Amadeus).
Nikki has bare arms and legs because he plucks his fur in these areas
(probably because he used to be shaved). Nikki is our resident Casanova, showing
particular interest in females of al species! He is about 16 years old.
Claudette joined Abu, Amadeus and Nikki after she arrived in South Africa
in 1996. She grew up with the three males, and was ful y integrated into the
Johannesburg Zoo group. Due to complications within the group after the
Claudette
translocation of Abu, Amadeus and Nikki to Chimp Eden, Claudette isolated
herself and would not socialise with any of the remaining adults. The zoo
feared she was depressed and it was decided to also move her to Chimp Eden.
Since her arrival she has shown no signs of depression and socialises with al of
her group members. She is approximately 16 years old.
Joao was left behind at the Maputo Zoo, Mozambique by a touring circus
company when he was three years old. His only companion died from an
unknown virus, leaving him on his own. When he was released into the care of
JGI South Africa, integrating him with the other chimpanzees proved chal enging.
He had smoking and alcohol addictions that also had to be overcome. A plan
was put together to introduce him into the infant group, where he now enjoys
being a ‘granddad’. Joao is currently the oldest chimpanzee at the sanctuary,
approximately 65 years old.
Joao
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A Short
History
n The JGi sa Chimpanzee Eden is within the 1000 hectare Umhloti Nature
Reserve, and is a home to chimpanzees that have been misplaced from
their natural habitats in Central Africa. The world-renowned Jane Goodall
Institute has made this tranquil venue their South African sanctuary and is
committed to the rescue and care of chimpanzees in need of refuge.
Being the first and only chimpanzee sanctuary in South Africa, this brings the world
of chimpanzees closer to humanity through education and tourism. Entering the
ee Ede
The entrance to JGI SA Chimpanzee Eden. Picture: Jessica Ney
reserve, a mere 15 km from the bustling city of Nelspruit, visitors are captivated
by the beautiful bush surroundings with plains game species free roaming. The
reserve is located in a low risk malaria area
The goal of the JGI SA Sanctuary is to rescue some of the chimpanzees that have
survived the bush meat trade; others have been orphaned and are traded in the
il egal pet trade to zoos, circuses and medical research facilities. These chimps are
the lucky ones, living out their lives in a risk free environment and provided with
the necessary attention to recover from the trauma that they have experienced.
Visitors have a unique opportunity to see chimpanzees in semi-wild surroundings
that are close to their natural habitat.
The chimps now show normal social interaction and behavioural patterns. The
enclosures also have viewpoints overlooking the forest and ‘foraging areas’
and provide visitors with a great opportunity to view at our closest relatives.
These areas provide the chimps with endless hours of fun and are essential for
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keeping boredom at bay, they also
help to positively reinforce natural
behaviour. Chimps, like other great
apes such as goril as and orangutans,
are a constant source of interest and
amusement to the general public.
(Right) The night quarters.
(Below) Checking on the chimps.
(Below, right) Phillip Cronje feeding
the chimps their PVR bars.
(Bottom) The lookout where guests
can enjoy watching the chimps.
Pictures: Margi Brocklehurst.
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s a cold winter morning in May at a popular rest stop in Hazyview, South
Africa; I cannot believe my eyes as I gaze at the Jane Goodal Institute SA
brochure in my hands. As a passionate wildlife photographer and ani-
mal rights activist, I have been fascinated by primates and the fantastic work of
Dr. Jane Goodal . I spontaneously abandon my travel itinerary and set course
towards Chimpanzee Eden in Nelspruit. 90 minutes later, I snake thought the short
mountainous pass off the main road and arrive at the sanctuary entrance. Wow,
rimate the Jane Goodal Institute is finaly in South Africa.
I charge through the sanctuary gates, perfect timing, as the next tour
commences at 10h00. I prepare my camera and await the start of the tour at the
col ection point. In the background I start to hear the unmistakable pant-hoots
of the resident rescued chimpanzees and the bittersweet reality of this place
hits home with a lump in my throat. Albeit chimpanzees are not found in South
Africa, Chimpanzee Eden has become a haven for these closest living relatives of
man, heroical y rescued from some of the most dangerous and cruelest of places.
Sharing 99% of DNA with humans, I shudder to think how any person could inflict
such harm on these awesome apes.
Phillip Cronje, Eugene Cussons & David Oosthuizen
Our tour guide punctual y meets us and starts with vital facts, educating the group
on chimpanzee habitat, diet, behaviour and, of course, the tragic reality of the
bush meat trade. We proceed past the enclosures and as we get to know each
chimpanzee and hear the harrowing tales of abuse and rescue, I come to realise
the personal sacrifice and commitment each Jane Goodal Institute employee has
made in this battle for their survival. When we get to the resident oddbal , Cozy,
and the old man, Joao, my heart simply melts. As I gaze into Cozy’s eyes I feel an
overwhelming sense of shame to be human, to be associated with the very race
that is to blame for putting them in this situation. Albeit abused and encaged for
44 years, old man Joao stil found it in his heart to forgive humans... how can I turn
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assion For P my back on the suffering of these primates?
As I leave Chimpanzee Eden, I can feel I am a changed man. I make myself a
solemn promise to do whatever I can to aid the Jane Goodal Institute South Africa
in their fight for the chimps.
Since that day I have kept my promise and worked for the privilege to know
and join the fantastic JGI SA Team. I have been using my skil s in design,
photography, activism, education and fundraising and I shal endeavour to
do so until every chimp life is safe and every cage is empty!
David Devo Oosthuizen, Devographic Photography
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