Melissa Reitz

Melissa Reitz

After 10 years as a camera technician in the South African film industry, Melissa Reitz returned to her home territory in the Garden Route, from where she has been freelance writing since 2005 - focusing largely on environmental and travel topics. She lives on a farm with her husband, twin daughters and son.

Namibia flouts international law to export baby elephants

Melissa Reitz

End canned lion hunting, IUCN tells SA

Melissa Reitz

What can we expect from SA at CoP 17?

Melissa Reitz

Is SA’s predator breeding industry out of control?

Melissa Reitz

SA’s elephant industry under pressure to end elephant rides

Melissa Reitz

Swaziland accuses SA of backtracking on rhino horn trade

Melissa Reitz

Our ignorance about Great Whites could be their greatest threat

Melissa Reitz

SA lags behind in responsible tourism

Melissa Reitz

Is government doing enough to protect South Africa’s biodiversity?

Melissa Reitz

Latest Columns

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