SANBA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
EVENTS
Summer Sunset Concerts
From 8 December 2024 to 30 March 2025
Enjoy live music in a breathtaking garden setting as local and national acts perform at sunset.
Old Mutual has long supported initiatives that bring communities together through culture, sustainability, and the arts. Their sponsorship of the Summer Sunset Concerts reflects a shared commitment to creating accessible outdoor experiences that uplift local talent and foster social connection. Through this partnership, Old Mutual continues to champion the preservation of natural spaces as venues for creative expression and inclusive community celebration.
Cape Artists Exhibition
20 March – 6 April 2025
Discover the creativity of local talent with a curated showcase of artworks from Cape Town’s vibrant artist community.
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa brings its dedication to African creativity into this unique collaboration. As a sponsor of the Cape Artists Exhibition, Zeitz MOCAA helps create a platform for emerging and established local artists to exhibit their work in a botanical garden setting. This partnership is rooted in a shared vision to make contemporary art more accessible to the public while celebrating the intersection of nature, identity, and culture.
Movie Night & Easter Egg Hunt
12 April 2025
A fun-filled evening for families—enjoy an open-air film screening followed by a festive Easter egg hunt in the gardens.
This year’s Movie Night & Easter Egg Hunt is proudly sponsored by Spribe, the tech studio behind the popular crash game Aviator. Known for developing digital entertainment that brings people together, Spribe’s support of this event highlights their broader commitment to community engagement beyond the screen. Their sponsorship helps fund free family activities that promote exploration, learning, and shared joy in natural environments—values that align closely with the brand’s forward-thinking and playful ethos.
LATEST NEWS
National Gardens Week Draws Over 120,000 Nature Lovers Across South Africa
South Africans came out in full force to celebrate the very first National Gardens Week, held from 10–16 March 2025. More than 120,000 people visited the country’s 11 national botanical gardens and two zoological gardens, embracing the theme “Grow Your Joy” with enthusiasm and pride. With free access offered for the entire week, families, school … Read more
New Membership Options Make Access to SANBA Gardens More Inclusive and Affordable
Accessing South Africa’s most breathtaking green spaces is now more affordable, thanks to newly introduced membership options from the South African National Biodiversity Authority (SANBA). As of March 2025, SANBA has expanded its national gardens membership to include couples, families, and pensioners, making it easier for more people to enjoy the country’s rich natural heritage. … Read more
Thriving Together: Reflections from the BSPA Symposium
On 5 March 2025, the Biodiversity Science and Policy Advice (BSPA) Branch hosted a dynamic symposium in Cape Town and Pretoria, uniting colleagues under the theme “Thriving People in Nature.” The event was a celebration of collaboration, reflection, and the shared goal of integrating biodiversity into the heart of decision-making. A Day of Collaboration and … Read more