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Turning the Tide for South Africa’s Threatened Plants

06/02/2026

From Decline to Recovery By Zimkita Mavumengwana Each year, Reverse the Red Day on 7 February shines a spotlight on […]

Walter Sisulu NBG awarded level 2 accreditation

02/02/202603/02/2026

Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden awarded level 2 accreditation by ArbNet Accreditation Program Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort […]

Healthy rivers and wetlands matter more than we think

02/02/202603/02/2026

By Zimkita Mavumengwana When South Africans talk about water security, the conversation often turns to taps running dry, ageing pipes, […]

Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts launches National Biodiversity Assessment 2025

09/12/202529/01/2026

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Honourable Ms Bernice Swarts, launches National Biodiversity Assessment (NBA) 2025 to guide […]

Pollution impacts aquatic ecosystems, species and economic activity

04/12/2025

Pollution is putting more pressure on South Africa’s rivers, wetlands, estuaries, groundwater and marine ecosystems. Findings from the National Biodiversity […]

Why measuring genetic diversity matters for South Africa’s future

02/12/2025

A new lens on biodiversity South Africa is celebrated as one of the world’s most biodiverse countries – home to […]

Twenty years of the NBA – tracking progress, challenges, and change

28/11/202528/11/2025

The National Biodiversity Assessment (NBA) 2025, being launched on 9 December 2025, marks twenty years since the first NBA was […]

Under the Mountain with Ben Fuller

26/11/202526/11/2025

An unforgettable evening of praise and worship beneath Table Mountain Radio Tygerberg 104FM is thrilled to announce that American Christian […]

Invitation to unlimited access to all National Botanical and Zoological Gardens

18/11/202518/11/2025

Give the gift that keeps on giving; gift your loved ones with a SANBI Gardens Membership, this Festive Season Your […]

Guide (in English and French) and Free Online Course Now Available

07/11/2025

Mapping Biodiversity Priorities The Mapping Biodiversity Priorities guide is an essential resource for anyone involved in biodiversity conservation, planning, and […]

New climate change fact sheets, turning science into action

24/10/202524/10/2025

SANBI marks International Day of Climate Action As the world observes International Day of Climate Action, the South African National […]

LCP strengthens collaboration in Vhembe District

02/10/202502/10/2025

Living Catchment Programme strengthens collaboration in Vhembe through stakeholder engagement The Living Catchments Programme (LCP) represents a collaborative initiative designed […]