WATERFORD ESTATE & ‘THE BATELEURS:

Feb

Cape Town, Entertainment, Event, News, South Africa

WATERFORD ESTATE & ‘THE BATELEURS:

WATERFORD ESTATE & ‘THE BATELEURS: VOLUNTEERS FLYING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT’ TO HOST BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT FINALIST & OPERATIC TENOR, INNOCENT MASUKU, AT ‘WINGS FOR CHANGE’ DINNER THIS MARCH

On March 22nd, Stellenbosch’s Waterford Estate will play host to ‘Wings For Change’ – an Italian Soirée in support of The Bateleurs: Volunteers Flying for the Environment with an evening of elegance, entertainment, and environmental stewardship. Attendees will experience the charm of Italy at Waterford Estate as they host a delightful Italian-themed dinner. The event will be accompanied by a selection of fine wine and dinner, and guests will be mesmerised by a special live performance from Innocent Masuku, the acclaimed Tenor and finalist from Britain’s Got Talent. Ahead of his much-anticipated debut record, and 2026 South African tour, Innocent will offer a preview of new songs, showcasing his unique blend of opera and contemporary influences on 22nd March 2025.

“I’m incredibly excited to be performing for an amazing Non-Profit Company (NPC) and at a stunning venue. Finally coming home to South Africa to share my music in this way is truly special—it’s a full-circle moment for me, and I can’t wait to connect with everyone through the power of music.” – Innocent Masuku.

Innocent Masuku is wowing audiences across the world with his powerhouse emotive vocals. The Operatic Tenor was a Finalist of 2024 Britain’s Got Talent, with judges hailing him as one of the greatest opera singers in the show’s history. Watch his audition video here: Opera singer Innocent Masuku BLOWS Judges away | Auditions | BGT 2024

Founded in 1998, The Bateleurs is a South African Non-Profit Company (NPC) dedicated to providing a unique aerial perspective of the environment. With a network of over 200 volunteer pilots and aircraft spanning the country, The Bateleurs empowers policymakers, conservationists, scientists, media, community leaders, and activists with vital aerial insights. In addition, the organisation offers invaluable aerial support to a diverse range of conservation initiatives, strengthening efforts to protect and preserve southern Africa’s natural heritage.

There is no charge to conservation organisations for the environmental missions flown by The Bateleurs, and a rigorous process is in place to review and approve (or not) all flight requests, to monitor missions and track all the activities of The Bateleurs. Pilot members and their aircraft provide the equivalent of 70% of the annual budget, the balance is sourced through ongoing and critical fundraising activities, as without the support of our valued donors, we cannot offer our invaluable aerial support to these organisations.

The Bateleurs harness the power of flight to support numerous conservation organisations in their critical environmental efforts. Through the funding it receives, The Bateleurs provides aerial support, reconnaissance, and data collection for diverse conservation projects, from wildlife protection, genetic diversity relocations, wildlife rescues, and anti-poaching operations to habitat monitoring and environmental impact assessments.

By funding The Bateleurs, donors amplify their impact – supporting multiple conservation initiatives under the slogan: “Support One. Support Many.”

26 Years of Conservation and all the species that they have helped, watch their impact video here: 26 Years of Conservation and all the species we have helped!

The ‘Wings For Change’ event is in support of a great cause with an Italian-themed three-course dinner, featuring a selection of Waterford wines, in the wine estate’s elegant courtyard. The event will take place on 22 March 2025 from 6pm. Tickets cost R2,450 per person inclusive of food and select Waterford Estate wines.

“Conservation in Southern Africa isn’t just about protecting wildlife—it’s about safeguarding the future of our ecosystems, our communities, and our planet. The Bateleurs provide vital aerial support for conservation efforts, but we can’t do it alone. Every mission relies on donor support to keep our aircraft in the sky and our impact on the ground.” – Don Bailey, Director of The Bateleurs.

Tickets can be purchased from https://bit.ly/WINGSFORCHANGE. Limited tickets are available for the public for an intimate experience in support of a worthy conservation cause.

Event information

Date: 22 March 2025

Time: 6pm

Venue: Waterford Estate Upper Blaauwklippen Rd, Helderberg Rural, Stellenbosch, 7600

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yYnpDMUhrhdBQeB36

Facebook Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/516858797540577/

Ticket cost: R2,450 per person

Ticket link: https://bit.ly/WINGSFORCHANGE