Almost half of those surveyed couldn’t name a single national symbol. They are used to forge a national identity in many ...

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. The most ...

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.

King protea. Carol Phillips/iStock/Getty Images Reflecting its mega-biodiversity status, South Africa boasts five national animal and plant symbols. These are the national animal (springbok ...

The Prince of Wales - wearing a beaded bracelet reading "papa" - met with rangers and conservationists during his visit to ...

Image: The prince has donned a beaded bracelet that says 'papa' while visiting South Africa. Pic ... and conservationists in Table Mountain National Park to talk about the work they do balancing ...

South Africa humiliated Congo 5-0 during group K of the AFCON 2025 ... same as Uganda who edged South Sudan 1-0 at Mandela National Stadium. South Africa is ahead in the pool with a superior ...

The galjoen is found only along the South African coast. It keeps to mostly shallow water ... Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, vol 5, p107. Van der Elst, R, A Guide to The Common Sea Fishes ...

The mixed-race celebrity couple who were a symbol of ... with national outlets writing: "Siya and Rachel: The fairytale that ...