Media statements

Sixth annual Flufftail Festival takes flight

31/01/2020

BirdLife South Africa, Rand Water (Water Wise), Toyota, the Rare Finch Conservation Group, the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural […]

Catch Kwesta and Lady Zamar at Kirstenbosch on 2 February

27/01/202028/01/2020

Due to an unavoidable change in the artists’ schedule, Kwesta will now be accompanied by Lady Zamar on 2 February. […]

Partners forge ahead with efforts to secure important water source area

13/01/202013/01/2020

The South African National Biodiversity Institute has successfully convened a number of partners to consolidate gains made in investing in […]

Announcement on Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts 2019/20

11/11/201911/11/2019

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there has been a delay to announce the 2019/2020 Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts line-up. The Concert […]

SANBI co-hosts Land Reform and Biodiversity Stewardship 2020 Learning Exchange

08/11/201918/11/2019

Invitation The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and its partners will be hosting the Land Reform and Biodiversity Stewardship […]

Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Project at Kirstebosch

05/11/201908/11/2019

A legend in classical music with over 100 albums and 19 Grammy Awards In just a few months, cellist Yo-Yo […]

Efforts to secure important water source area

04/11/201904/11/2019

Partners forge ahead with efforts to secure important water source area The South African National Biodiversity Institute has successfully convened […]

“Well protected biodiversity but increased threats,” reveals NBA

03/10/201908/10/2019

Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Barbara Creecy says South Africa’s National Biodiversity Assessment domesticates the Global Assessment on Biodiversity […]

Dr Rebelo receives 2019 Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Regional Award

30/09/201930/09/2019

The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) award recognizes outstanding individuals, organizations or projects in the field of ecological restoration. Dr […]

SANBI releases National Biodiversity Assessment

25/09/201927/09/2019

Image: Jonathan Colville South Africa’s incredible biodiversity, our natural heritage, provides many jobs and benefits On Heritage Day, we celebrate […]

Free gardens entry to women and children on Women’s Day

07/08/201907/08/2019

Celebrate National Women’s Day at South African National Biodiversity Institute’s National Botanical and Zoological Gardens South Africa will be celebrating […]