Former President Thabo Mbeki visits Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Sunday, 24 May 2026

Former President Thabo Mbeki visited the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden on Sunday, 24 May 2026. The tour was conducted by senior staff and included a guided walk-through key areas of the garden. Former President Mbeki was escorted onto the Boomslang Canopy Walkway, after which the group proceeded through the gardens to a natural spring located within the dell. During the visit to the spring, he sampled the water and expressed appreciation for the experience. Video: Thabo Mbeki Foundation