Jacaranda trees are a symbol of spring in the South African province of Gauteng. These subtropical trees start blooming each September, especially in Pretoria and Johannesburg, where their lavender ...
Blooming jacaranda trees line a street in Johannesburg, South Africa. Although visually striking, jacaranda trees are an invasive species in the region. Photo: Shams/iStock Every spring, ...
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Johannesburg, known to locals simply as Joburg, has long been dubbed ...
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international ...