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National Convention 2025

When:  29 & 30 November 2025
 

Where:  Woodlands International College

157 Leith Rd, Bartlett AH, Boksburg, GP

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The South African Bonsai Association (SABA) was founded in 1975 to unify the national bonsai community and promote the art of bonsai across South Africa. Over the years, SABA has grown into a leading organization that hosts national events, offers a central source of information and resources for its member clubs and enthusiasts, and supports the development of distinctive South African bonsai styles using native plant species.

The art of bonsai in South Africa saw early development influenced by both Japanese traditions and the pioneering work of individuals like Becky Lucas in the Western Cape and Dr. Stephen Tim in the north, who brought Chinese penjing styles and knowledge. 

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You can easily find a list of all our Member Clubs by Province, with contact details.

MEMBER BENEFITS

ZOOM PRESENTATIONS

SABA hosts a monthly Zoom presentation for members.

The presentations are by South African's for South African's, with a wide range of subjects.

Video Library

Here we showcase some of the great video's available - all about Bonsai.

Bonsai Garden Tour with a South African Bonsai Artist
37:21
Baobabs, Azaleas & Bonsai Magic in Pretoria
12:30
Blaauwberg Bonsai Kai Show | Pines, Junipers & a Floating Bonsai!
11:38
Bonsai garden visit: Heinrich Kohne
18:14
Bonsai garden: Wouter & Pieta Pretorius
22:11
Bonsai garden visit: Sally Sanders
16:23
Shibui Bonsai Kai show: 2025
12:29
Erika Kohler: Bonsai garden visit
23:29
Bonsai garden visit: Vian Herbst
24:00
How to treat bonsai using lime sulphur
10:29
Autumn Bonsai Festival 6 - Demo Willem Pretorius and Freddie Bischoff
01:38:26
Spekboom Paradise - Dwarf Jade Bonsai, Garden Tours with Dr. Andre Swart
24:12
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