As a result, the national symbols of South Africa promote national unity and togetherness among the citizens. Discover the ...

Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they ...

Lesotho is the largest sovereign enclave in the world, sharing a 687-mile border with just one other country, South Africa.

The South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco ... It is enclosed by a semicircle of steel reeds, which are a symbol of the rebirth in African culture here. "It's got a lot of history ...

With around 23,000 African lions left in the wild, they’re now officially classified as ‘vulnerable’. 'I grew up just 5km outside Marsabit National Park in rural northern Kenya, and my early memories ...

Prince William is continuing his visit to South Africa while wearing a symbol of why his fight for the environment is so ...

The Prince of Wales - wearing a beaded bracelet reading "papa" - met with rangers and conservationists during his visit to ...

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.

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.

King protea. Carol Phillips/iStock/Getty Images Reflecting its mega-biodiversity status, South Africa boasts five national animal and plant symbols. These are the national animal (springbok ...