Can wonder plant spekboom really bring smiles back to sad South African towns?

KIRKWOOD, South Africa — About 80 kilometers, or 50 miles, inland from the coastal city of Gqeberha, a brilliant patch of green stands out against a landscape recovering from six years of drought. The rudimentary fence of wooden poles and chicken wire surrounding it has been knocked over in places by kudu, steenbok and other … Continue reading Can wonder plant spekboom really bring smiles back to sad South African towns?