Beekeeper of the Month – Anna Smith (August 2022)
Anna Smith, who lives and works in the Koue Bokkeveld near Ceres, started beekeeping in 2012, a step which ultimately saw her leave her job
Meet the Cape Honeybee
The Western Cape Bee Industry Association is dedicated to supporting those who work with the Cape honeybee (Apis mellifera capensis), a very special honeybee which is indigenous to the fynbos biome of the Western Cape. Through our association, we promote ethical, professional and sustainable beekeeping.
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How Hive Beetles Outwit Bees
Hive beetles are the bane of many a beekeepers’ existence outside of sub-Saharan Africa but the relationship between these ‘freeloaders’ and their hosts in the
Video: Bee Forage Vital For Food System
Pollinators, like the honeybee, face many challenges in the modern world. One of these challenges is forage sources. The role that forage plays in keeping
Beekeeping in Gugulethu
Vuyo Myoli set himself up as a beekeeper in the Cape Town township of Gugulethu, writes Ashraf Hendricks for GroundUp. “I’m a farmer by day