On 17 April, exactly 363 years ago, the first apples were harvested at the Cape of Good Hope when Dutch Governor Jan van ...

Africa’s indigenous foods may hold the key to a healthier, more sustainable future – if we choose to value them.

The secretary bird may look like it’s dressed for a fancy party, but as an unlucky jackal learned, this bird is not a very ...

On April 17, 363 years ago, the seeds for one of South Africa’s most significant agricultural industries were sown—quite literally. On 17 April 1662, Dutch Governor Jan van Riebeeck made a humble but ...

On a road trip through the sleepy towns and coastal waterways of the region, Tayari Jones uncovers a history more relevant than ever.

Encircled by jacuzzi-warm water as clear as crystal, the little island is covered by leafy palm trees, frequently dropping ...

This week, the puppet animals started their journey in Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC in central Africa. The story goes ...

Table Mountain is South Africa's most famous landmark and the namesake for this sprawling national park. In addition to ...

It also plans to use the platform of the G20 working group on environmental and climate sustainability to engage ...

Brighten up the shaded areas of your yard with shade-loving, flowering woodland plants. Here are some plants (with ...

Yams are considered one of the world’s most important crops. A starchy, nutrient-rich root vegetable of the genus Dioscorea, ...

Where is England’s tallest tree and how big is it? FYI joins school pupils as they measure the 150-year-old giant. FYI visits the only school on the tiny Channel Island of Alderney to see if the ...