How we calculated the age of caves in the Cradle of Humankind -- and why it matters: Beautifully preserved flowstone and sediment layers from the Cradle of Humankind. Dr Robyn Pickering, Author providedAs a species, we humans have always been fascinated in where we came from. Initially, it was believed humans couldn’t have originated from Africa. That misconception began to … [Read more...] about How we calculated the age of caves in the Cradle of Humankind — and why it matters | The Conversation
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First steps to tackling South Africa’s abalone poaching | The Conversation
First steps to tackling South Africa's abalone poaching: Gansbaai, a popular town in the Western Cape, South Africa, is battling illegal poaching. ShutterstockSouth Africa faces the possible collapse of several inshore fisheries, particularly certain species of linefish, abalone and West Coast Rock Lobster. If nothing is done, not only will the ecology be poorer and change in … [Read more...] about First steps to tackling South Africa’s abalone poaching | The Conversation
Children in Africa struggle to get justice. Here’s how to improve their access | The Conversation
Children in Africa struggle to get justice. Here's how to improve their access: Many children don't receive the treatment they deserve. ShutterstockMillions of children throughout Africa don’t have access to justice that’s needed to realise their rights. Simply put, they don’t receive the treatment they deserve as victims, witnesses, children with welfare needs, children … [Read more...] about Children in Africa struggle to get justice. Here’s how to improve their access | The Conversation
Rocks hold clues about how falling sea levels caused havoc 400 million years ago | The Conversation
Rocks hold clues about how falling sea levels caused havoc 400 million years ago: Klipbokberg, Grootrivierhoogte, in the Cederberg. These mountains contain clues about ancient landscapes. Cameron Penn-ClarkeThe Earth was a very different place 400 million years ago, during what’s known as the Devonian Period. Africa, Antarctica, South America, India, Australia, Madagascar, … [Read more...] about Rocks hold clues about how falling sea levels caused havoc 400 million years ago | The Conversation
Policies in South Africa must stop ignoring families’ daily realities | The Conversation
Policies in South Africa must stop ignoring families' daily realities: South Africa has one of the lowest rates of parents living with their children in the world. ShutterstockWhat is “a family”? In South African law, the answer – or rather, answers – are broad. For example, it’s not considered unusual or unacceptable for children to move between kin and to be raised at … [Read more...] about Policies in South Africa must stop ignoring families’ daily realities | The Conversation
