Obituary | Wilhelmina Gerhardina WELMAN (1944–2019)

Apr 15, 2021 | Latest

Paul Herman, SANBI National Herbarium Wilhelmina Gerhardina Welman, generally known as Mienkie, was born in Bloemfontein, Free State, on the 21st of October 1944. She matriculated in 1961 First Class with a distinction in German from the Sentrale Hoërskool,...
Introducing Nonkazimulo Mdidimba

Introducing Nonkazimulo Mdidimba

Apr 15, 2021 | Latest

Albany Museum Left: Rockpools; right: Tarns The recently published paper titled “Trophic interactions and food web structure of aquatic macroinvertebrate communities in Afromontane wetlands: the influence of hydroperiod” is based on my BSc honours project. Here is the...
My experience of the NSCF virtual forum 2021

My experience of the NSCF virtual forum 2021

Apr 15, 2021 | Events, Forums, Latest

Terry Reynolds Berry, Iziko Museums of South Africa This was my first year attending the NSCF Forum, of which I was able to sit in on days 1 and 2. I was most delighted to meet several fellow entomologists in the group chats, yay for insect lovers! I really enjoyed...

Recordings | NSCF Virtual Forum 2021

Apr 14, 2021 | Events, Forums, Latest

Did you miss the Forum or some of the sessions? Were there sessions that you really wanted to attend, but because it was parallel to the session you attended, you missed out on it? Worry not! Recordings of the Forum and its sessions are up on our YouTube...
Reflections | NSCF Virtual Forum 2021

Reflections | NSCF Virtual Forum 2021

Apr 12, 2021 | Events, Forums, Latest

We would like to believe that our first virtual forum was a success. This is based on our own experiences as well as the attendees feedback on the feedback forms. Organising a virtual forum that was interactive for over 150 people that are scattered all over the...
Have you visited the Ditsong Meteorite Crater?

Have you visited the Ditsong Meteorite Crater?

Mar 12, 2021 | Latest

Mpho Malematja, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History (DNMNH) Ditsong Museums of South Africa is home to one of the best-preserved meteorite impact craters in the world. The crater is one of only four meteorite craters in South Africa. It is located right next to...