Staff of the National Herbarium

The National Herbarium is one of the three herbaria within the Biosystematics Research and Biodiversity Collections Department.

National Herbarium Manager:

Name: Erich van Wyk  Job title: National Herbarium Manager Main responsibilities: Manager of the National Herbarium Contact details:+27(012) 843 5027 E-mail: Erich Van Wyk

CURATORIAL SUPPORT

Herbarium Administration and General Enquiries:

Name: Ms Annamarie Götzel Job title: Herbarium Administration Contact: +27(012) 843 5036 E-mail: Annamarie Götzel

Plant Information Services:

Name: Mr Mashiane (Sonnyboy) Mothogoane Title: Information Officer Contact: +27(012) 843 5142 E-mail: National.Herbarium@sanbi.org.za

Herbarium Loan Services:

Name: Mr Alpheus Mothapo Title: Manager – PRE Loans Main responsibilities: Coordinate and liaise with herbaria, museums and academic institutions (local and abroad) on herbarium material required at PRE for research studies and projects. Contact: +27(012) 843 5098 E-mail: preloan@sanbi.org.za

Plant Identification & Exchange Services:

Name: Mr. Paulus Sebothoma Contact: +27(012) 843 5061 E-mail: preID@sanbi.org.za

Herbarium Specimen Information:

Should you require any herbarium specimen information from PRECIS or Brahms (herbarium specimen databases), please e-mail BAHelp@sanbi.org.za

Visit to the Herbarium:

Should you require assistance during your visit to the herbaria, please first book an appointment via the Information Officer. Upon your visit ask for the Information Officer at reception, they will then direct you to the relevant wing and staff member to assist you.