Reflecting its mega-biodiversity status, South Africa boasts five national animal and plant symbols. These are the national ...

And on the rugby field, of course. The springbok is our national animal and our national rugby team’s emblem. Here are some facts about our national animal. * Medium in size, the springbok is ...

South Africa will use a jersey with the national and Springbok emblems when they meet the British and Irish Lions later this year. An SA Rugby statement released on Wednesday said the national ...

Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that ... by colonialism and apartheid. South Africa is still in the process of building ...

The robin won. The first national animal to be used as a symbol in South Africa was the springbuck (or springbok), proposed in 1906 as a name for the country’s rugby team ahead of a tour of Europe.