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Archaeology

Our starch cravings date back to cave dwellers

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​Starches have been dietary staples for even longer than we thought
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Class fluidity ruled in ancient Zim 

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A UCT academic has won a top award, highlighting the role of local researchers in uncovering Africa’s rich history
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Can you spell ‘man bun’ in Futhark?

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'In fact, combs are among the most frequently discovered relic of Viking society, indicating that they paid a lot of attention to their hair'
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Finding Rhapta, East Africa’s lost Roman-era city

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Forgotten by history, the ancient city of Rhapta is among Africa’s most enduring archaeological mysteries
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Gaza Bronze Age remains disappearing under concrete

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Archaeologists and preservation activists in the Gaza Strip have managed to halt the destruction of a Bronze Age site for now
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‘The world must see our golden rhino’

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Considered the equivalent of Tutankhamun's mask, this symbol of precolonial civilisation could leave South Africa for the first time.
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Developers threaten cave of humankind

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An important heritage site may be ruined if plans to build low-cost houses on its doorstep go ahead.
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‘Vampire’ skeletons dug up in Bulgaria

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Archaeologists have unearthed two skeletons from the Middle Ages pierced through the chest with iron rods to keep them from turning into vampires.
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Curious about the past

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Itumeleng Masiteng is passionate about archaeology because it is has no limit.
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Europe’s ‘oldest readable writing’ found in Greece

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A clay tablet over 3 000 years old that is considered Europe's oldest readable text has been found in an ancient refuse pit in southern Greece.
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National

From the archives: For the first time, an insiders’ account of the Third Force

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Two young gangsters give an horrific account of how they were encouraged, equipped and trained to carry out violence against ANC-linked targets by the security forces.
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National

Ramaphosa bets big on infrastructure to boost economy

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Sona was a mixed bag but there were some meaningful announcements
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National

Stranded commuters say Ramaphosa’s rail promises ring hollow

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Cape Town’s largest passenger rail line has been closed for months, hitting people’s pockets and adding to road traffic congestion
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Press Releases

Press Releases

Response to the report of the independent assessors

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VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.
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NWU student receives international award

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Carol-Mari Schulz received the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene Top Achiever Award.
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Press Releases

Academic programme resumes at all campuses

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Lectures, practicals, seminars and tutorials will all resume today as per specific academic timetables.
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Special Reports

Strategic social investments are a catalyst for social progress

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Barloworld Mbewu enables beneficiaries to move away from dependence on grant funding
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Special Reports

We all have a part to play to make South Africa work

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Powering societal progress demands partnerships between all stakeholders
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Special Reports

So you want to be a social entrepreneur?

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Do the research first; it will save money and time later
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Special Reports

Social entrepreneurship means business

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Enterprises with a cause at their core might be exactly what our economy desperately needs
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Special Reports

Looking inwards

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Businesses are finding tangible ways to give back – but only because consumers demand it
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​Starches have been dietary staples for even longer than we thought

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