National Consumer Tribunal Annual Report 2011/12 National Consumer Tribunal 2011-12 | Page 2

Cover Photo: Southern double collared sunbird
Encompassing spectacular mountain and ocean scenery, the Cape Floral Region is one of South
Africa’s eight Unesco World Heritage sites and contains some of the richest plant biodiversity in
the world. Although the Cape Floral Region represents less than 0.5% of Africa’s land, it is home
to nearly 20% of the continent’s flora. The diversity, density and endemism of its plant species
are among the highest worldwide, and it has been identified as one of the world’s 18 biodiversity
hot-spots.
The past year has been one of growth for the National Consumer Tribunal as it continues to meet
the needs of South Africa’s diverse population. It is fitting, therefore, that the fauna and flora of the
Cape Floral Region, with its huge diversity and myriad of growing species, illustrate the pages of
the Tribunal’s 2011 annual report.
We acknowledge with gratitude permission from Maarten Groos and “farm 215 nature retreat” to
make use of its information and photos of fauna and flora of the region. For further information,
visit www.fynbos.sa.com
This annual report was printed on Cyclus Print. By using this recycled paper, the Tribunal has reduced its environmental impact. For more
information on the extent of this, please see inside back cover of this report.
By reducing its environmental impact, the Tribunal is making a contribution to sustainable consumption, being one of the internationally
recognised consumer rights, and the preservation of the environment, indirectly contributing to the sustainable growth of the economy.