In South Africa there’s a little-known ecosystem, containing more plant species than the entire Amazon, plants that are found ...

Some plant roots draw a line in the sand — literally. In South Africa, you can move between cool, green forest and sunbaked shrubland in a single stride. These narrow borders between dramatically ...

The Western Cape Province of South Africa holds the richest biodiversity in all of botany. Three-quarters of its 8,600 plant species are endemic, flourishing upon a mere 0.4 percent of earth -- a ...

Walking away with a gold medal from the Chelsea Flower Show in London would be a crowning achievement for any horticulturalist or designer. That’s why we’re particularly proud that the South African ...

Underground seed banks in South Africa that date back over 130 years have been found to contain fynbos seeds that are alive.

Ecologists have divided our planet into six distinct floral kingdoms, which are “areas of the world recognised by plant geographers for their distinctive plant life”, according to Britannica. “The ...

This scorched shrubland has three times as many plant species as the Amazon rainforest, and needs to burn to survive. Located near South Africa’s south-western tip, the Cape Floral Kingdom is home to ...

Mlungele M. Nsikani receives funding from the South African National Biodiversity Institute. He is affiliated with the Society for Ecological Restoration. Invasive plants and trees were introduced to ...

Established in 1991, the Flower Valley Conservation Trust is making sure that it creates a fynbos-filled future for life and livelihoods. The trust is a non-profit organisation based on Flower Valley ...

The Cape Peninsula, home to the world-renowned Table Mountain National Park and the unique fynbos biome, has long been shaped by fire. The April 2025 wildfires have reignited debate about fire ...

Greek commercials director Harry Patramanis' feature debut is a psychological mystery that unfolds in a secluded spot on South Africa's Western Cape. By David Rooney Chief Film Critic The Bottom Line ...

Karen Joan Esler receives funding from the Centre for Invasion Biology, the Water Research Commission and Anglo American (Anglo American Nature Positive Grant). Tony Rebelo received funding from IUCN ...