Sep 2, 2022 | Events, Forums, Latest, NSCF Virtual Forum 2022
Hey! Have you been wondering about the Forum? Is it happening, is it not? When? Where? Well, wonder no more! Yes, the Forum is happening, and again, it will be virtual. So, no need to pack your bags and leave your beautiful home for a week. You just need to sit...
Aug 23, 2022 | #CollectionsWomanLegend, Latest
African Roots Just as the collection that she manages has its roots at the southern tip of Africa, so has Grace Kwinda grown up close to the land. Grace was born in Venda and graduated from the University of Venda in 1999. Shortly after she joined the National...
Aug 3, 2022 | #CollectionsWomanLegend, Latest
When I started working at the National Museum, Bloemfontein in 2006, I came from a purely ecological background of invertebrates, and had very little knowledge of the taxonomy of soil mites. The head of the Acarology department at that time, Dr Louise Coetzee, made...
Jun 13, 2022 | #TheScienceStruggleIsReal, Latest
I am Fulufhelo Tambani, the Science Communication Officer for the Natural Science Collections Facility (NSCF). I have been in this position since July 2019. One day, when I was in a taxi, one month into my first job, I received a call. It was just after 16:30, and the...
Jun 13, 2022 | #TheScienceStruggleIsReal, Latest
My name is Bronwynne Petersen, and I was born in the Western Cape, currently residing in Pretoria. I am the youngest of two, with an older brother. I love nature, walks, hikes, animals and exploring and trying new things. I love going on adventures I was in the top 10...
