Reflecting its mega-biodiversity status, South Africa boasts five national animal and plant symbols. These are the national animal (springbok), fish (galjoen), bird (blue crane), flower (king ...

Springbok is considered the national animal of South Africa. Its name was derived from the Afrikaans ethnic group. To them, ...

Legendary Springboks fly-half Naas Botha has given his verdict on South African teams' participation in the Investec Champions Cup. Following the Bulls' 35-22 win over the Lions in the United Rugby ...

They are herd animals and move in small herds during winter, but often crowd together in bigger herds in summer. They eat both grass and leaves and can go without drinking-water, because they get ...

ALSO READ: Impressive Springboks vs Puma stats and facts you should know The anthem is based on Mgarimbe’s Sister Bethina – often cheekily dubbed as South Africa’s second national anthem ...

We’re a week away from the highly-anticipated test match between Ireland and South Africa, and the Irish have sent Springbok fans ... This comes amid the Irish national team arriving in South ...

Siya Kolisi, Steven Kitshoff and Malcolm Marx (left to right) sang the national anthem before a Rugby Championship match between Argentina Pumas and South Africa Springboks in 2022. Photo: Daniel Jayo ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Springboks returned to a heroes’ welcome in South Africa on Tuesday after ... to welcome the the Springboks, the first national team to lift the World Cup four times.