The species is endemic to South Africa.

Adult males have a green body, and a tail which is orange or red above, and yellow underneath.

[4] The Sekukhune flat lizard lives in a small area of savannah in South Africa in the Sekhukhuneland natural region.

[4] Female Sekukhune flat lizards lay two eggs in a rock crack in early summer.

[3] The subspecific name, fitzsimonsi, is in honor of South African herpetologist (Mr.) Vivian Frederick Maynard FitzSimons.