The Department of Agriculture has announced that the Plant Improvement Act, 2018 (Act 11 of 2018) and its accompanying regulations has officially come into effect on 1 December 2025.

South Africa has one of Africa’s largest plant-based meat markets. How do consumers view these meat-free alternatives? Two years ago, the South African government attempted to ban ‘meaty’ names for ...

By Katya Zimmer It was 2006 and Ismail Ebrahim, a botanist with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), ...

The antioxidant properties of African spider plant leaves help in fighting oxidative stress in the body. Antioxidants are ...

A unit of Hive Energy Ltd. says a group led by Japanese trading house Itochu Corp. is nearing an agreement to buy green ammonia from a project in South Africa. Hive Hydrogen South Africa may start ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." African violets are the perfect houseguest. They’re well-behaved, bloom several times a year, and come ...

Starting next month, the Lloyd Library & Museum will open its doors to a multi-faceted exhibition delves into the rich history of African botanicals and their influence on the Americas. Spearheaded by ...