Brahman Hills, an award-winning destination in the KZN Midlands, has announced a multi-million investment into its Serenity Garden, a tourism development anchored by what is set to become the world’s largest labyrinth. The Serenity Garden is designed as a sanctuary for quiet reflection, where guests can reconnect with nature, art and themselves. Not only will it attract tourists, but the construction of the Serenity Garden and other expansions will create jobs in the areas of

In turf management and horticulture, maintaining healthy, resilient grass and plants requires innovative solutions. Sandy soils, common on golf courses and sports facilities, present a problem as nutrients leach away quickly after rainfall or frequent irrigation, leaving turf under-nourished despite regular fertilisation. This creates a costly cycle of repeated applications with diminishing returns. Poor turf quality not only affects aesthetic appeal but also increases long-t

South Africa’s tourism and travel industry has launched the Tourism & Travel Green Lung at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West. This is an initiative designed to help tourism and travel sector businesses, including SMMEs, become climate-resilient while embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices into daily operations. The programme is led by Sigma International, in partnership with industry and funding partners such as Anglo American Zimele, the Souther

Eskom, the Government of the Netherlands and the Mpumalanga Provincial Government have launched the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre at the Grootvlei Power Station, linking South Africa’s Just Energy Transition to local economic opportunities in climate-smart food production and skills development. Eight community members from the Dipaleseng Municipality are being trained as greenhouse facilitators and 75 agri-preneurs, also community members, will participate in t

The Western Cape has added 47 000 hectares to its conservation estate through the declaration of two new nature reserves and the expansion of two others. This expansion in protected areas provides space for Cape mountain zebras to breed and improves the protection of many threatened succulent plants, mammals and bird species across the province. The declarations have increased the size of two existing nature reserves, Anysberg in the Karoo and Knersvlakte in Namaqualand. The

The Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers has achieved its first Green Key certification, in recognition of its commitment to environmental stewardship, community empowerment and responsible tourism. WESSA (Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa) is the national operator of the Green Key programme in South Africa and commended the hotel’s achievement as a model for responsible hospitality in the Western Cape. Located in a water-sensitive region, the hotel continue

Groot Phesantekraal View is a new shopping and lifestyle destination in Cape Town’s northern suburb of Durbanville. Developed by Abland Property Developers in collaboration with Sasol Pension Fund, it functions as a vital part of this precinct, which combines the charm of the area’s historical farming roots with modern developments that cater to the region’s evolving needs. Durbanville, known for its wine estates and family-friendly environment, is rapidly becoming one of the

The August 2025 trade day marked a new chapter for the Cape Green Forum as it hosted its first event at Mistico Equestrian Estate. Set in the winelands, the new venue proved to be a perfect fit for the green industry as it is surrounded by ample open space, and exhibitors as well as attendees agreed that the setting elevated the entire experience. Extensive networking took place on the day, old relationships were strengthened and new partnerships formed - all inspired by the

Brahman Hills in the KZN Midlands is creating a serenity garden, set to become the world’s largest labyrinth. Once complete, Guiness World Records will be invited to verify this status.   Traditionally used in spiritual rituals and healing spaces, labyrinths feature a single, winding path inward to a central point and out again, offering a purposeful, meditative journey. Inspired by sacred geometry and ancient walking meditations, the labyrinth will weave through a curated la