Permitting Nightmare

Oct 5, 2021 | Latest

Authored by Michelle Hamer, Karin Behr, Ian Engelbrecht and Leigh Richards, this commentary published in the South African Journal of Science highlights the challenges, flaws and limitations that come with the different permits that South African scientific...

Heritage Month 2021

Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorized

Anne-Lise Fourie, SANBI Heritage Day on 24 September recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation. South Africans celebrate the day by remembering the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of South Africa. Our living...

DNSM Job Advert | Technical Assistant

Aug 31, 2021 | Latest

Job Purpose:To facilitate specimen preparation, curation of collection, care of and loan specimens in the Natural Science Museum. Essential Requirements: Matric/Grade 12 plus relevant certificate accredited by SAQA. 2 Years relevant experience. Preferred Requirements:...
Rare fly found in South Africa after 160 years

Rare fly found in South Africa after 160 years

Aug 31, 2021 | Iconic Specimens, Latest

Dr John Midgley, KwaZulu-Natal Museum We know very little about most insects, probably because there are so many species out there. Scientists are still busy discovering new species of insect, and some estimate that over 90% of the animals on Earth are insects!...
Self Care | Back to Spirituality

Self Care | Back to Spirituality

Aug 30, 2021 | Latest

Fulufhelo Tambani, NSCF Hub I was introduced to the term ‘self care’ by the NSCF-contracted organisational development facilitators, Desiree Paulsen and Ilze Olckers. You may also recall that this theme was quite eminent during the NSCF Forum in March....