Bloemfontein-based
journalist Christoff Botha (24) has gained wide recognition for his knowledge
of and interest in nature, wildlife (especially birds) and the grasses
and trees of the Free State region. He is extensively involved in promoting
conservation and appreciation of nature and runs a regular nature column
entitled "Facts & Tracks" in Express, the
largest provincial newspaper in the Free State.
His interest in nature takes him to some of the most interesting destinations
in the Free State and around the country. In his unique free-flowing
writing style, Christoff guides the traveller around the Free State
like no other journalist. His intimate knowledge of the province ensures
that we will get to know some of the places dear to his heart that few
others know about!
Christoff has also initiated a pre-school awareness programme which
brings interesting facts to life and aims to make nature lovers of budding
young minds.
Apart from a full commitment to nature, his interests include photography,
reading, sport, cooking, hothouse plants and gardening, travel and spiritual
awareness.
An accomplished sport personality with a bevy of achievements in swimming,
rugby, water polo and biathlon, Christoff is now actively involved in
sport development.
He shares his home with two golden labradors, Brutus and Rommel, and
spends his home time feeding the five koi fish in his hothouse and wild
birds in the area.
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