Media statements

Researchers uncover ecologically important SA coralline algae species

10/05/202110/05/2021

Researchers have uncovered three new ecologically important South African coralline algal species erroneously passing under the Japanese species name, Spongites […]

A SANBI salute to leading climate change scientist Professor Bob Scholes

30/04/202130/04/2021

Image: TimesLive As the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), we are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Professor […]

Kirstenbosch strives to save rare and endangered Silver tree

16/04/202116/04/2021

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town, in collaboration with the Botanical Society of South Africa, Table Mountain National Park […]

Caring for South Africa’s natural science collections

23/03/202123/03/2021

Ambitious targets that involve scientific research that contributes towards societal importance are a top priority for the Natural Science Collections […]

Notice to all SANBI service providers

04/03/202104/03/2021

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) issued purchase orders to service providers to provide goods and services. As a […]

Kirstenbosch introduces dual pricing for 2021

19/02/202119/02/2021

At the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)’s annual entry ticket pricing review for the National Botanical Gardens, SANBI took […]

Birdie Project provides wetland and waterbird data for decision making

12/02/202112/02/2021

In South Africa freshwater resources remain uncertain in both quantity and quality, increasing the need to monitor freshwater biodiversity in […]

Good golly, be jolly at Kirstenbosch this Holiday

04/12/202007/12/2020

The holiday season is upon us and for residents of Cape Town and surrounds, a visit – or two – […]

BLU project boosts biodiversity benefits

04/12/202004/12/2020

Pic: Garth Mortimer SANBI BLU project boosts biodiversity benefits across government spheres Held under the theme ‘Partnerships for Sustainable Landscapes […]