South African Journal Of Science
latest news & developments
Load-shedding obscures the understanding of South Africa’s air quality
Authorities reported that most air quality monitoring stations were frequently offline due to ongoing power blackouts
Tiny shot hole borer beetle is causing big problems
The invasion of this destructive beetle wiping out trees is only in its infancy and scientists expect ecological and social costs to rack up
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.
Klip River’s ‘holy water’ a danger
A new study says the river’s wetlands have accumulated toxic pollutants from mining for more than a century
Benefits of red meat ignored in shift towards plant-based diets
The World Wide Fund for Nature says change needs to happen to halt the negative effects of livestock production on biodiversity and climate
In a bid to placate politics on race UCT fails to protect academic freedom
The University of Cape Town’s Academic Freedom Committee has let intellectual freedom down regarding Professor Nicoli Nattrass’s commentary in the South African Journal of Science
Nattrass’s article should be retracted rather than debated
The relationship between science and ethics is inextricable and a study that does not consider the latter in its design cannot be supported
The thought police at UCT should address transformation, not pass a judgment of racism
My analysis has led the Institute for Communities and Wildlife in Africa to have a stronger focus on topics that have a clear bearing on social justice, conservation and…