Khomani San

Conservation drive crosses borders

An EU-funded initiative has been launched in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, shared by South Africa and Botswana and one of southern Africa’s most important ecosystems

Sheree Bega

6 min read

expanding access to land without the necessary support will not deliver the desired outcomes.. (Madelene Cronje)

AGRICULTURE

12 OCT 2018

Land reform needs to change society

Attempts at agricultural transformation in Africa have failed largely because of revenge and populist and ideologically driven reforms

William Gumede

6 min read

Part of Her: !Qopan Kruiper sheds his modern threads for his ‘G-string’ — his loincloth — as he leads a group on an illuminating foray into San culture.

FIRST PEOPLE OF THE KALAHARI

29 MAR 2018

From sand to sky: Divine thread links the San with nature

For the Khomani San of the Kalahari, spirituality lies in their connection with the land they know so intimately

Beauregard Tromp

6 min read

Markus Jooste wont necessarily face incriminating questions when he arrives in Parliament.

KHOMANI SAN

6 MAR 2017

San Council launches code of ethics for researchers

Research must be on our terms, says council

Melanie Gosling

4 min read

The Khomani have nothing of any economic value except their culture and veld knowledge.

KHOMANI SAN

12 JUL 2013

Bushmen were honoured guests at the launch of ‘their’ book

The Khomani have nothing of any economic value except their culture and veld know-ledge. Who could blame them for capitalising on it?

Staff Reporter

4 min read