Perhaps that’s because they’re also symbols. The King protea became South Africa’s national flower in 1976 and, following the abolition of apartheid in the early 1990s, the emblem of the ...

National Geographic Expeditions has added a new South Africa itinerary to its Signature Land portfolio for 2026 that showcases the history, culture, and wildlife of the region. The new itinerary, ...

The history of South African human geography as a discipline is inextricably linked with colonialism. It was heavily influenced by conservative religious ideas and notions of racial superiority.

This indicates that these symbols can't be effectively used to help build a common South African identity. Nor will they add value to biodiversity conservation campaigns in a time when the need to ...

A highlight of the new National Geographic Expeditions tour is spotting endangered penguins at South Africa's Boulder Beach. Photo Credit: National Geographic Expeditions National Geographic ...