Mapungubwe
latest news & developmentsJohannesburg: A city laid bare in lines of poetry
Salimah Valiani’s beautiful, insightful anthology explores Johannesburg and its inhabitants
The Nedbank Tour de Tuli a wilderness adventure has cyclists biking for good
The route will see riders travelling from South Africa to Zimbabwe and Botswana. The four-day cycling event aims to raise environmental awareness and money for the Children in…
Pottery dating reveals the origins of Venda
Dating techniques have traced the origins of the Venda language and culture to Mapungubwe, where two distinct cultures merged at initiation schools.
Unearthing the neglected role of hunter-gatherers in social transformation
Studies continue to reveal a far more complex history than that recorded by colonial settlers, missionaries and travellers
New light on old civilisations
Scientists are remapping the stories of ancient civilisations by shooting them with lasers
In the heart of Africa’s Eden
The sights, history and people of Venda – almost too amazing to put into words – lure us from the beaten track
Unesco voices concern at Mapungubwe mining
Unesco raises alarm over open cast coal mining near the Mapungubwe heritage site in Limpopo.
Tampering with the past
The ongoing row over a coal-mining licence granted on the border of the Mapungubwe World Heritage Site has highlighted its cultural significance.
Mapungubwe mining go-ahead
Government has agreed that Australian-listed miner Coal of Africa can proceed with the Vele coal mine.
‘Emotions must be set aside’ in Mapungubwe decision
Science — not emotion — was behind the decision to grant a permit to Australian mining company Coal of Africa.
Towards a new dawn of knowledge
New Mapungubwe think-tank should probe issues that will build society and empower citizens, says <b>Kgalema Motlanthe</b>.
Mapungubwe Action Group take aim at mining firm
Environmentalists have served an application to mining house Coal of Africa to stop activities at a proposed coalmine near Mapungubwe immediately.
Environmental probe for dodgy mining rights
A special environmental government task team will probe mining in sensitive areas after a swarm of controversial green lights given by government.
Scorpions sting colliery
Environmental affairs has ordered mining company, Coal of Africa, to stop all "illegal" building activities at Mapungubwe immediately.
Heritage versus mining
A battle royal looms over the awarding of coal-mining rights adjacent to world heritage site and national park Mapungubwe.