This year’s Gonubie Orchid Society Show, held on October 21, saw society President Elize Cloete earn a preliminary award from the SA Orchid Council for her best on show plant, to be ratified into the council’s journal next year. Out of…
THE Pam Golding Properties’ Gardens of East London Garden Show took place over the weekend in aid of various charities around the city. The show incorporated 27 of the most beautiful gardens around East London, each one unique and…
Beaconhurst pupils welcomed the first day of spring with a casual day. Many of the pupils spoilt their teachers with beautiful flowers and dressed in colourful clothing. Pictured are some of the pupils who brought flowers, with teacher…
By Dave Chambers Scientists have discovered why a South African bee species grew extraordinarily long legs. Research at Stellenbosch University has found that oil-collecting Rediviva bees‚ first described in 1984‚ evolved legs of up to…
As part of their community service, the Grensies Petite visits old age homes every year. They spoil the grannies and grandpas (as the kids call them) with presents and flowers. Lynette van Altena is overwhelmed with tears of joy when…
THE tradition of expressing love and affection through cards and gifts on Valentine’s Day has lasted through the ages. In Victorian England, a popular way to express love for one another was to exchange handwritten notes on this day.…
