The first South African Tree Symposium at Kirstenbosch on 8 and 9 September 2026 will tackle threats to indigenous trees through science and conservation.
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee heard SANBI faces an R839 million infrastructure backlog by 2029/30, threatening botanical gardens’ conservation and tourism role.
Minister Aucamp and Prof Moll toured Kirstenbosch and found that claims of widespread mismanagement at the garden are overstated.
A World Environment Day lecture at Kirstenbosch brings together two of Cape Town’s top tree experts to tackle urban climate resilience.
A Kirstenbosch volunteer says he sees “neglect, decay and death” in the nursery. SANBI says the matter is resolved.
Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts launches National Biodiversity Assessment 2025, highlighting South Africa’s ecosystems, species, and local conservation efforts.