At around 20h00 on Friday 27th July a giant in conservation circles, Rita Miljo, died tragically in a fire which destroyed her flat above the clinic and much of her rehabilitation centre
in the bush in Limpopo province. She was often referred to as the 'Jane Goodall of baboons.'
Rita was the first person in the world to form baboons into troops and reintegrate them into the wild - a feat which had been considered impossible.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
A full article in celebration of her life is to follow shortly.
Hamba Kahle, dear friend.
