Bees are insects with wings closely related to wasps and ants, known for their role in pollination and, in the case of the best-known bee species, the western honey bee, for producing honey.
Where To Buy Bees In South Africa
BROTHER BEES HONEY
Address: 71, Unit 11, Ebenezer Park, 73 Killarney Ave, Killarney Gardens, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 3AM
Phone: +27 21 556 3733
Honey Brothers South Africa
Address: 75 Lakeside Rd, Colleen Glen AH, Gqeberha, 6018, South Africa
Hours: Open now
Phone: +27 82 468 4731
Honeybee Heroes
Address: Willowdale Farm Papiesvlei, Stanford, 7210, South Africa
Hours: Open now
Phone: +27 76 242 3276
Ubusi Beekeeping (Pty.) Ltd
Address: No 1 Faure St, Swellendam, 6740, South Africa
Phone: +27 28 514 2402.
Bee Things
Address: 1 Faure St, Swellendam, 6740, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4PM
Phone: +27 28 514 1432.
How do you get bees in South Africa?
There are several ways to acquire a bee colony or go about bee hive sales in South Africa: You can buy a swarm from an established beekeeper.
You can trap a new swarm (a wild or trek swarm). Trapping is best in springtime. You can relocate an existing swarm into a hive.
How much is a bee hive in South Africa?
Beekeeping Equipment – Price List
| Complete Unassembled Hive Kit | R 1 750.00 |
|---|---|
| 1 Entrance Block | R 13.00 |
| Total Assembled Bee Hive | |
| With Full Wax Sheets (Queen Excluder not included) | R 1 770.00 |
| With Wax Strips (Queen Excluder not included) | R 1 410.00 |
Do you need a license to keep bees in South Africa?
This new piece of legislation now makes it obligatory for all beekeepers to register through DALRRD (not SABIO) on an annual basis, to keep proper records of their beekeeping activities, to mark their beehives and to manage their colonies in a responsible manner to prevent and control bee diseases.
Is it legal to keep bees in a residential area in South Africa?
It is legitimate to keep bees in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipal area if you have a permit to do so. Below is a copy of the by-laws in Johannesburg Metro pertaining to beekeeping in this area.
If you intend taking up beekeeping in this manner then it is advisable that you attend a beginner beekeeping course.
Is it hard to raise bees?
There’s some heavy lifting and physically difficult tasks involved, especially when it’s time to harvest your honey.
Bees are also susceptible to many different pests, diseases, and predators that you’ll need to watch out for. And the financial investment to set up your first hive can also be hard for some people.
Is having a beehive a lot of work?
Beekeeping is indeed a lot of work. For the more seasoned beekeepers, they tend to use about 40 hours a year for one hive alone.
And you would need at least 300-500 hives to make a full-time living out of it. Meanwhile, beginners should add more hours to that number during the first year to learn more about beekeeping.