On Sunday 11 February 1990, Tata Madiba took his final steps to freedom as he walked out of the Drakenstein Correctional Centre (formerly Victor Verster Prison) onto the R301

The most obvious example of an organism having a “property” is the bird’s nest, a safe place where a bird lays its eggs until they hatch

Life and nature coexist beautifully on Val de Vie Estate. The Estate, spanning nearly 600 hectares in size, contains a magnificent 40-hectare Renosterveld biodiversity corridor

With its glossy navy-blue back, russet-red throat and elegantly forked tail, the barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) is a welcome sight across open skies

The Val de Vie Foundation, the community-outreach arm of Val de Vie Estate, is marking 10 years of meaningful contributions to the wider Paarl-Franschhoek Valley.

Don’t let the delicate wings fool you — the Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui), affectionately known in Afrikaans as a Sondagsrokkie, is one of the earth’s toughest and most well-travelled insects.

Art is the application of human skill to produce works appreciated for their beauty or emotional power.

The Val de Vie Foundation recently embarked on a community tour, offering residents of Val de Vie Estate an opportunity to witness the direct and profound impact of their contributions within the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley.

Val de Vie Estate is home to many remarkable individuals, but few embody the spirit of focus, discipline and joyful determination like 12-year-old Layla Kyriacou

Early European explorers to South Africa encountered the local wild horses: the Cape Mountain Zebra (Equus zebra zebra)