Vandalism has always been a problem for beekeeper as apiary sites are usually in remote and unsecured areas. The vandals are usually after the honey in the hives but often destroy equipment and colonies in the process. This means that the beekeeper not only loses his crop but suffers from the loss of potential future […]
The following explains the arrangements that SABIO has agreed with government regarding the movement of beekeepers and bee hives during the lockdown period.
KZNBFA held another successful honey competition in 2025. We would like to thank the Eston Show for allowing us to be a part of their show this year while the Royal Agricultural Society (RAS). is finding their new home. We would like to thank the everybody who made this show a success: those that entered […]
On Saturday, 14 June 2025, the KwaZulu-Natal Bee Farmers Association (KZNBFA) had the pleasure of hosting a presentation on one of the most fascinating—yet often overlooked—aspects of South African beekeeping: queen rearing. Whether you’re a backyard hobbyist or managing dozens of hives, understanding how to raise queens is central to maintaining healthy, productive colonies. And our […]
We had a very successful honey competition in our old home at the Honey Hall, Royal Agricultural Showgrounds, Pietermaritzburg. We had a lovely range of good quality honey and all in all an excellent standard of entries. Well done to all the winners. Results are here.