Only 3% of South Africans can name all five national animals and plants. Why these symbols matter
Almost half of those surveyed couldn’t name a single national symbol. They are used to forge a national identity in many ...
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Holidaymakers warned of potentially rabid animals
As the holiday season approaches, the public and travellers have been warned about the risk of rabies in dogs, Cape fur seals ...
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Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development on animal safety in South Africa
Even though rabies occurs in all nine provinces of South Africa, rabies in dogs is common in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Limpopo. Rabies has been found in Cape fur seals and is known to travel ...
NPA clarifies sentence in animal cruelty case
Durban: The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has clarified that a Free State couple, charged with contravening the ...
Only 3% of South Africans can name all five national animals and plants. Why these symbols matter
Reflecting its mega-biodiversity status, South Africa boasts five national animal and plant symbols. These are the national ...
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South Africa: Only 3% of South Africans Can Name All Five National Animals and Plants. Why These Symbols Matter
The robin won. The first national animal to be used as a symbol in South Africa was the springbuck (or springbok), proposed in 1906 as a name for the country's rugby team ahead of a tour of Europe.