Conservation in South Africa is a loaded concept that not only concerns the protection of land, but also confronts the unresolved and sordid history tied to it.
The SANParks Conversation on Conservation, held during the Africa Travel Indaba event in Durban on 13 May 2026, highlighted the complexities surrounding conservation. The discussion emphasised that conservation should no longer remain a practice reserved for a select few, as it historically was, but should also address communities’ relationships with land ownership.
One of the central role players in the protection, control, and management of the country’s biodiversity is the South African National Parks. The history of the…
Heritage Sites: The country boasts UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including
Robben Island, the Cradle of Humankind, and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
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Slap chips – French fries [slup-chips] An Afrikaans word meaning limp and describing soft, fat French fries. These are usually mixed with tomato sauce and vinegar.
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El Salvador: You have two cows. They are less likely to get cut open than you.