(04-25-2021, 02:00 PM)Potato Wrote: This morning the Mjejane males decided to come back to Mjejane, they found the 2 Vurhami males and the lone lioness. The young Vurhami (Mbilu) started running as soon as he saw the 2 Mjejane's and after that the older male (Mo) ran for it as well.
The lone lioness greeted the 2 Mjejane's and this gave the 2 Vurhami's a chance to get away. The Mjejane's started chasing the Vurhami's and got hold of Mbilu at a later stage.
We're unsure if Mbilu is alive, we could only hear them attacking him in the bush and one Mjejane male came out with a bloody face. Mo is still on the run.

(04-26-2021, 08:56 PM)BA0701 Wrote:

(04-25-2021, 02:00 PM)Potato Wrote: This morning the Mjejane males decided to come back to Mjejane, they found the 2 Vurhami males and the lone lioness. The young Vurhami (Mbilu) started running as soon as he saw the 2 Mjejane's and after that the older male (Mo) ran for it as well.
The lone lioness greeted the 2 Mjejane's and this gave the 2 Vurhami's a chance to get away. The Mjejane's started chasing the Vurhami's and got hold of Mbilu at a later stage.
We're unsure if Mbilu is alive, we could only hear them attacking him in the bush and one Mjejane male came out with a bloody face. Mo is still on the run.

Man, Mo has some really hard times ahead. Absolutely heartwrenching!

(04-25-2021, 08:52 PM)Brahimlegend Wrote: There was definitely sightings of young jocks and Eastern Bank males near each other. Loads of times young jocks when all 4 wondered to Malelane and were close contact to eastern banks. The last eastern bank was holding up near Malelane before going north and finding south Shishangeni.  I think it was a combination of Young Jocks, Mjejane males and Mpondo. Remember one eastern bank was in bad shape following a Mpondo mating pair, so that guy was likely at least finished by Mpondos

(04-26-2021, 07:06 PM)Gijima Wrote:

(04-26-2021, 09:06 PM)BA0701 Wrote: Mpondos were massive males, and equally brutal as some of the most brutal coalitions. But, wow, these Mjejane bring with them a level of brutality reminiscent of the Mapogos, and with half the numbers.

(04-26-2021, 09:04 PM)Brahimlegend Wrote: 7 Satara Boys! 

(04-26-2021, 09:02 PM)lionuk Wrote:

(04-26-2021, 08:56 PM)BA0701 Wrote:

(04-25-2021, 02:00 PM)Potato Wrote: This morning the Mjejane males decided to come back to Mjejane, they found the 2 Vurhami males and the lone lioness. The young Vurhami (Mbilu) started running as soon as he saw the 2 Mjejane's and after that the older male (Mo) ran for it as well.
The lone lioness greeted the 2 Mjejane's and this gave the 2 Vurhami's a chance to get away. The Mjejane's started chasing the Vurhami's and got hold of Mbilu at a later stage.
We're unsure if Mbilu is alive, we could only hear them attacking him in the bush and one Mjejane male came out with a bloody face. Mo is still on the run.

Man, Mo has some really hard times ahead. Absolutely heartwrenching!

I agree. It was difficult to watch, especially I had followed that coalition for several months. Now, I really hope Mo has realised, for his own sake, he needs to move away to start afresh away from the area, hopefully he can find himself a new partner or two for his survival.

(04-26-2021, 09:04 PM)Brahimlegend Wrote: 7 Satara Boys! 

A great sighting of the coalition made of 7 young males causing havoc in the Satara area. Since they first appeared on the scene August 2020 there has been constant sightings of these 7 boys. This coalition is comprised of two slightly darker, older males who seem more dominant, whilst the other 5 males are blonde still, all impressive already though. Their origin is unknown with a possibility that they came from the southern pride in Lebombo but no evidence has been found. 

These boys seem ready to take a territory which is trouble for all the aging coalitions in the area. The Shishangaan males, Sweni males and the lone Kumana male are all at risk from this new force. Enjoy this recent picture of 4 of the 7 males. The question now is, What is next for these 7 brothers!
Post by lionsightings
Image by: Mark Kaptein

Words by photographer: We followed them for a while until they seemed to settle down. At that moment an (unfortunate) lion responded to their roaring by roaring back from the South. All seven males immidiately sat up and sprung into action. Led by the 2 older males, all seven eventually crossed the road, stalking towards the roaring lion on the other side. Unfortunately the lush green bush made it impossible to follow them or to see what happened next but the look in their eyes revealed sinister intentions. 

Also attached second picture of them when they first appeared on the scene mid last year.
Credit: Solomon ndlovu_safaris

(04-26-2021, 09:29 PM)Gavskrr Wrote: The older men out near really don't have much of a choice if this group decides to occupy the area, I hope these young people do not make the mistake of separating even at this stage, as it always generates losses. 
It is always impressive when a coalition with so many members appears

(04-26-2021, 09:28 PM)BA0701 Wrote: I agree entirely. I fear for Mo's safety. From the sounds of it, he was hesitant to leave when the Mjejane approached, only doing so when it was clear that his brother had left. To be alone now, surrounded by those that intend you harm has got to be the worst possible feeling for him. I hope he plays this smart.

(04-26-2021, 10:11 PM)Brahimlegend Wrote: Yeah a lot of hate for Bigger Vurhami around blaming him. But I still love the guy and hope he comes back stronger. As  @Tr1x24   said I don’t think it’s over.