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.
The Western Cape Bee Industry Association (WCBA) is raising the alarm over a concerning increase in honey bee poisonings across the province, attributed to the careless and often uninformed use of agricultural chemicals.
We are pleased to announce that the Western Cape Bee Industry Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, 15 March 2025, at the renowned Spice Route wine farm and food destination in Paarl.
Western Cape beekeeper, Eddy Rubé, recently had the privilege of attending the prestigious 2024 UK National Honey Show, considered to be the world’s largest and most prestigious honey show.
The Historic Heuningklip sites at Kleinmond (Overberg) and Herbertsdale (Southern Cape)
For the first time, South Africa’s two indigenous honey bee subspecies – the African honey bee (Apis mellifera scutellata) and the Cape honey bee (Apis mellifera capensis) – have been included in the National Biodiversity Assessment (NBA).
The Western Cape Bee Industry Association (WCBA) showcased its excellence at the NAMPO Cape Agricultural Expo, South Africa’s second-largest agricultural show, held in Bredasdorp from the 11th – 14th September, 2024.
