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.
