Today is #MandelaDay! Did you know Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years on Robben Island World Heritage site? Robben Island has come to represent an outstanding example of a symbol representing the physical embodiment of the triumph of the human spirit, of freedom and of democracy over enormous oppression. The role of Robben Island in the transformation of an oppressed society has come to symbolize the rebirth of democracy in South Africa, a country which has come to be viewed as a unique

South Africa boasts a remarkable number of World Heritage Sites, declared by UNESCO given their significance in evolution and historical importance: Robben Island The Cape Floral Region The Cradle of Humankind Vredefort Dome Ukhahlamb-Drakensberg Park iSimangaliso Wetland Park Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape Richtersveld Cultural Botanical Landscape ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountain How many of these have you visited? #VisitSouthAfrica | Visit South Africa

Considered one of the most beautiful and intricate plant regions in the world, the magic of the Cape Floral Kingdom at the southern tip of Africa leaves much to be discovered. We would like to thank Wagtale and everyone involved in the latest production on the Cape Floral KIngdom video below. Well done! #capefloralkingdom | Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

In the southernmost region of Africa, lies the smallest, yet most botanically diverse of the six floral kingdoms – The Cape Floral Kingdom. #GrootbosMagic | Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

4.5K views | Fynbos, the main feature of the Cape Floral Kingdom, is brightening up the region with brilliant yellows in South Africa. | China Plus South Africa | Facebook