What is a Bee?
Bees are winged insects closely related to wasps and ants, known for their roles in pollination and, in the case of the best-known bee species, the western honey bee, for producing honey. Bees are a monophyletic lineage within the superfamily Apoidea.
Where Can I Buy Bees In South Africa
Beehive Honey Flow bee hive South Africa
Address: 161 Clulee Rd, Linbro Park AH, Sandton, 2090, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6:30 pm
Phone: +27 63 955 4630
Bee Hives
Address: Shop #6, Coachmans Crescent, 26 Jakaranda St, Hennopspark, Centurion, 0157, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 83 308 0042
Bee Things
Address: 49 Albert St, George South, George, 6529, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 44 873 3760
Barben Bees (Bee Ware – Cape Town)
Address: 60 Vredehoek Ave, Vredehoek, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Areas served: Western Cape
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 72 464 7712
How much does a beehive cost in South Africa?
Beekeeping Equipment – Price List
| Complete Unassembled Hive Kit | R 1 750.00 |
|---|---|
| Brood Frames With No Wire No Wax | R 165.00 |
| Super Frames With No Wire No Wax | R 149.00 |
| Brood Frames With Wire | R 180.00 |
| Super Frames With Wire | R 170.00 |
Do you need a permit to keep bees in South Africa?
Registering with DAFF is a legal requirement, in terms of the Agricultural Pests Act of 1983, (Control Measure R858). If you keep bees as a hobby, run a honey production business, or offer bee removal services, you’re required to register every year. The registration period runs from 1 January to 31 March.
How much money can you make from beekeeping South Africa?
Income from honey:
The beekeeper families earn R50 per kg when they supply the honey. From the honey sold in 2019, they will also earn a share of the value chain profits which will be an additional R7 per kg.