It is always such an honour to see someone who is dedicated and passionate about nature to receive such recognition. The Duzi Umngeni Conservation Trust Operations Manager Sithembiso Sangweni received an award from Rotary Club as a recognition of his hard work, dedication and outstanding service that he has given. The award ceremony was held at Maritzburg Golf Club on the 3rd November 2016 during a lunch with other Rotary club members.

His dedication, passion and hard work motivates us all as Duzi Umngeni Conservation Trust staff to put more effort in the work we do. It is also a privilege to see that even though DUCT might be a non- profit organization but it has community and environmental interests at heart and the work that it does always goes beyond measures.

The Rotary club acknowledged DUCT Operations Manager Sithembiso Sangweni with the award “In recognition of his commitment to high ethical standards in pursuit of his profession as a Nature Conservator and Operations Manager for Duzi Umngeni Conservation Trust. For protection and preservation of the riverine environment of Pietermaritzburg over the past 5 years. He has become known for his honesty, loyalty and fairness to those he is responsible for and willingness to share his knowledge and experience with those around him to the benefit of all concerned”.

This is a testimony that proves that hard work, dedication and loyalty equals to success and it shows that if you do best in what you do the results are fruitful.