Rooibos Limited honoured 15 incredible team members with long service awards for their 10 years of dedication. These hardworking individuals are the backbone of our success. Read more about who received these awards below.

We also read more about our sponsorship of Jessie Waldman. She recently completed the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100km race to raise funds for the Veldblommetjies Crèche. This initiative supports disadvantaged children in the Cederberg, embodying our commitment to community upliftment.

You can also find out more about how Rooibos was used in a groundbreaking study that helped to uncover the secrets of carbon storage in wetlands.

All this and more below! 

Back: Mbulelo Klaas, Clinton Sias & Mvuyisi Mandlana
Front: Geraldo Williams, Sibongile Valelo, Marvin Klaase, Nicolette Bumberley & Gert Keier

Rooibos Limited has recently awarded long service awards to a staggering 15 team members! These individuals have been working at Rooibos Limited for 10 years. As a company, we are honoured to have so many dedicated people part of our team.

The individuals that received long service awards are:

Congratulations to this entire group!

Photo credit to Cornelius Fahwaaz 

House of Rooibos proudly supported Jessie Waldman in her incredible journey at the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100km race. Her participation was dedicated to raising funds for the Veldblommetjies Crèche, located in the heart of the Agter Pakhuis Valley in the Cederberg.

The Veldblommetjies Crèche plays a vital role in the community, providing a safe, nurturing space for disadvantaged children. By offering these children a solid foundation, the crèche ensures that they are better prepared for school, as well as giving their parents the opportunity to work and support their families.

At House of Rooibos and Rooibos Ltd, we are deeply committed to uplifting our community. Supporting Jessie in her inspiring fundraising efforts was a natural fit for our mission to make a meaningful difference.

With summer holidays approaching, it’s time to relax and recharge. Yet, for many South Africans, the festive season brings more stress than joy. A Pharma Dynamics survey revealed that 8 in 10 South Africans feel stressed during this time, with financial pressure topping the list (92%), followed by securing homes before holidays (85%), hosting family (46%), and Christmas shopping (42%).

Rising costs add to the tension, but Rooibos—a national favourite—offers a simple solution for stress relief. Adele du Toit, spokesperson for the Rooibos Council, highlights its benefits:

“Rooibos is caffeine-free, packed with antioxidants, and calms the central nervous system. It’s perfect for soothing drinks, skincare, or even a spa-like experience at home.”

Containing aspalathin, an antioxidant known to reduce stress and improve sleep, Rooibos is an ideal companion for a calmer, rejuvenating holiday season.

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In a groundbreaking global study, scientists used Rooibos tea bags to measure carbon storage in wetlands across 28 countries.  

By burying over 19,000 tea bags (green and Rooibos) in 180 wetlands, the research team tracked decomposition rates to understand how wetlands store or release carbon. Rooibos tea, which decomposes slowly, provided insights into how temperature influences carbon breakdown in harder-to-degrade organic matter.

The study revealed that warmer temperatures increase decomposition, reducing carbon storage, with significant implications for combating climate change. These findings help identify wetlands with the highest carbon storage potential, guiding global conservation efforts.

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