Six Months in South Africa: Makana Botanical Gardens, Grahamstown

The varied habitats and plantings in Makana Botanical Gardens, Grahamstown, are a magnet for birds, human lovers of green spaces and for rock dassies that sun themselves on exposed rock ledges.  ...

Six Months in South Africa: Birding in Frontier Country, Eastern Cape

Birding in Frontier Country, Eastern Cape, on a winter day took us into Burchell Game Reserve and onto rugged backcountry roads. Great views, great birds and great fun!   At 7 a.m. on Saturday mo...

Six Months in South Africa: Nelson Mandela International Day 2015

Nelson Mandela International Day 2015 is a day to do community service for 67 minutes on July 18, in honour of the more than 67 years Nelson Mandela committed to working toward eliminating apartheid, ...

Six Months in South Africa: National Arts Festival in Grahamstown

The National Arts Festival in Grahamstown is Africa’s largest arts festival, offering a bounty of arts, crafts and foods, as well as riveting musical and dramatic performances.   As I work ...