Grass is not just grass. eMalahleni is blessed with the most beautiful grass species around.
WITBANK NEWS spoke to grassland- and wildlife scientist Mr Gustav le Roux about the grassland surrounding the City of Coal
“There are over 90 species of grass in eMalahleni,” Gustav said.
In South Africa, there are 967 grass species.
His passion for the grassland has no boundaries.
There are so many uses for grass, be it grazing, building, baking or making beer.
Yes, making beer. Did you know that sorghum and barley, which beer is made from, is also from the grass family?
To learn about this fascinating sphere of nature get your copy of WITBANK NEWS this week.
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