In light of the recent declaration of COVID-19 as a National Disaster, Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts in association with Old […]
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Joan Wrench Scholarship Fund aids science capacity amid unemployment
It is rewarding to see that the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) offers so many internship and studentship opportunities […]
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SANBI’s interns ready to fly
The South African National Biodiversity Institute’s (SANBI) latest crop of interns have just been harvested, and judging by the 3rd […]
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Kirstenbosch events suspended with immediate effect
In line with the President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement regarding the corona virus outbreak, the following events at Kirstenbosch are suspended […]
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All botanical and zoological gardens remain open
South African National Botanical and Zoological gardens remain open to citizens. South Africa now has 17 confirmed cases of COVID-19. […]
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Changes to Summer Sunset Concert line-up
Please note that there has been a change to the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts line-up, on Sunday 15 March, the […]
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SANBI celebrates World Wildlife Day 2020 with flagship biodiversity projects
Yesterday the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) joined the world in celebrating World Wildlife Day 2020, as the organisation […]
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SONA 2020: We need to highlight the links to biodiversity
Aside from mentioning the fact that South Africa has an exceptional wealth of plant and animal diversity, President Cyril Ramaphos’s […]
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FBIP WORKSHOP: Improve your funding chances for 2020
The Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme (FBIP) will be hosting a workshop to support academics in improving the quality of their […]
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Acting CEO Carmel Mbizvo: Land Reform and Biodiversity Stewardship 2020
Opening remarks by the Acting Chief Executive Officer Carmel Mbizvo during the National Land Reform and Biodiversity Stewardship Learning Exchange […]
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Valentine’s Day in the most beautiful garden
On Friday 14 February, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden welcomes all love birds and nature lovers to enjoy Valentine’s Day in […]
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Sixth annual Flufftail Festival takes flight
BirdLife South Africa, Rand Water (Water Wise), Toyota, the Rare Finch Conservation Group, the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural […]
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Catch Kwesta and Lady Zamar at Kirstenbosch on 2 February
Due to an unavoidable change in the artists’ schedule, Kwesta will now be accompanied by Lady Zamar on 2 February. […]
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Months of tramping through Namaqualand leads to a new discovery and succulent book
With a flora dominated by succulents and geophytes, Namaqualand is one of the planet’s richest botanical treasures. In this semi-arid […]
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Research priorities for the Succulent Karoo
Over the last two decades, the Leslie Hill Succulent Karoo Trust (LHSKT) has made a significant impact on conservation in […]
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