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CapeNature

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Contact Details

Postal Private Bag X29, Gatesville, 7766
Physical PGWC Shared Services Centre, Cnr Bosduif & Volstruis Streets, Bridgetown, 7764
Tel 087 087 9262
Web www.capenature.co.za

Overview

CapeNature is a provincial conservation authority responsible for protecting biodiversity and managing nature reserves and related conservation programmes. It supports ecosystem stewardship, biodiversity protection, and responsible access through conservation management, compliance, education, and partnerships. By balancing conservation with sustainable tourism and community engagement, CapeNature contributes to environmental resilience and the protection of natural heritage in the Western Cape.

Overseeing Department/Entity

  • Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

Tenders/Vacancies/Jobs

  • Tenders | View tenders
  • Vacancies/Jobs

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Office Bearers/Management

Chairperson:
Ms Kiki Loubser
Deputy Chairperson:
Prof Gavin Maneveldt
Board Members:
Mr Tom Blok
Ms Reyhana Gani
Dr Colin Johnson
Ms Ayanda Mvandaba
Prof Nic Olivier
Dr Razeena Omar
Ms Chwayita Shude-Mareka
CEO:
Dr Ashley Naidoo
CFO:
Mr Mohamed Bhayat
Senior Management:
Ms Coral Birss (Executive Director: Biodiversity Capabilities)
Ms Natalie Hayward (Executive Director: Conservation Operations)
Mr Sheraaz Ismail (Executive Director: Eco-Tourism and Access)
Communications Officers:
Mr Luke Folb (Communication Officer)
Ms Petro Van Rhyn (General Manager: Advocacy)

Financial Information

All Financial Values: R'000 2024/25 2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME Clean Audit Clean Audit Clean Audit Clean Audit Clean Audit
FINANCIAL POSITION
Current Assets 142 515 135 318 152 719 149 907 182 482
Non-Current Assets 240 582 221 399 215 075 201 000 180 445
Total Assets 383 098 356 717 367 794 350 907 369 927
Current Liabilities 55 388 54 661 55 935 46 534 65 440
Non-Current Liabilities 46 699 63 114 64 398 67 850 67 681
Total Liabilities 125 087 117 775 120 332 114 384 133 121
Total Net Assets 258 011 238 941 247 462 236 523 229 806
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Total Revenue 412 840 389 856 380 722 362 784 358 453
Revenue from Exchange Transactions 96 148 82 506 80 368 64 834 41 146
Revenue from Non-Exchange Transactions 316 692 307 350 300 354 297 950 317 306
Total Expenditure (402 797) (397 686) (369 243) (356 055) (349 603)
Employee Related costs (220 318) (215 188) (209 398) (207 868) (210 319)
Surplus/(Deficit) for Year 9 878 (8 521) 11 030 6 744 9 334
CASH FLOW
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities 39 975 6 960 30 036 10 991 24 369
Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities (33 720) (29 721) (36 723) (36 927) (24 319)
Cash & Cash Equivalents at End of Year 125 937 115 869 134 148 138 229 165 617
UIFW EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised Expenditure - - - - -
Irregular Expenditure 2 - - - -
Fruitless & Wasteful Expenditure 34 24 - - -
HUMAN RESOURCES
Posts Approved 530 530 530 531 546
Posts Filled 390 397 423 428 444
SOURCE Annual Report Annual Report Annual Report Annual Report Annual Report

Annual Reports

  • Annual Report 2024/25
  • Annual Report 2023/24
  • Annual Report 2022/23
  • Annual Report 2021/22
  • Annual Report 2020/21