Technology and planning help museums manage outdated exhibitions: This Jonkeria, an extinct animal from the Karoo that’s much older than the dinosaurs, was among the features of the old exhibition. Author suppliedMuseum exhibitions are all about the “Wow!”, “What?” and “Why?” as they showcase beauty and wonder, spark curiosity, and share some of the important lessons museum … [Read more...] about Technology and planning help museums manage outdated exhibitions | The Conversation
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What young people have to say about race and inequality in South Africa | The Conversation
What young people have to say about race and inequality in South Africa: School students participate in a national quiz in South Africa. Nick Bothma/EPAMeritocracy is the belief that holding power or success should be judged on people’s individual ability, rather than on wealth or social connections. At first glance, this appears to be a reasonable proposition. But the focus on … [Read more...] about What young people have to say about race and inequality in South Africa | The Conversation
Disaster management models need adjusting: a case study in South Africa explains why | The Conversation
Disaster management models need adjusting: a case study in South Africa explains why: A car that was washed away floats close to the banks of the Jukskei River in Alexandra Township after floodwaters ravaged the area on November 10, 2016. Gulshan Khan/AFP via Getty ImagesFollowing heavy rains in November 2016, flash floods washed through the Setswetla informal settlement … [Read more...] about Disaster management models need adjusting: a case study in South Africa explains why | The Conversation
What archaeology tells us about the music and sounds made by Africa’s ancestors | The Conversation
What archaeology tells us about the music and sounds made by Africa's ancestors: ShutterstockMusic has been part and parcel of humanity for a long time. Not every sound is musical, but sound has meaning and sometimes the meaning of sound is specific to its context. But when it comes to archaeology there is scant evidence of music or sound … [Read more...] about What archaeology tells us about the music and sounds made by Africa’s ancestors | The Conversation
Women traditional leaders could help make sure the pandemic message is heard | The Conversation
Women traditional leaders could help make sure the pandemic message is heard: Women traditional leaders are a key part of community development As infections and the death toll for the new coronavirus pandemic mount, African countries have introduced measures to reduce the spread, raise awareness among communities and gain citizens’ compliance. But the potential contribution of … [Read more...] about Women traditional leaders could help make sure the pandemic message is heard | The Conversation
