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The raw timber trend

Editor Mary Jane Harris is mad about the natural reclaimed and raw timber furniture that we’re now seeing in all the furniture shops. “It suits both traditional and contemporary styles of furniture, fits in with most colour schemes and looks particularly chic when combined with metal”...

The future of proteas

Key species in the Cape Floral Kingdom (CFK) may be threatened if remarkable changes in weather patterns occur. It is difficult to predict what the future holds for some of these species, in particular the proteas in the Agulhas National Park. The concern is that the plants may not be able to adapt fast enough, writes SANParks Times reporter René de Klerk...