COBRA CAVE, THE MEANING
South Africa is famous for its richness in hominid discoveries and we find these fossils preserved deep inside caves arising from the fact that bones and teeth are fairly resistant biological material.
DOLOMITE: THE ROCK THAT SHAPES THE CRADLE OF HUMANKIND
A strip of dolomitic limestone caves containing the fossilized remains of ancient types of animals, plants and, most notably, hominids, covers the Cradle of Humankind Site.
EVOLUTION IN SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOLS: ACCEPTED, TOLERATED OR REJECTED?
Evolution became part of the national school curricula in 2008, taught at grade 12 level. Although it would have been a new topic to grade 12s, some aspects of evolution have been part of the grade 7-9 Natural Sciences/Social Sciences
The Shona Mbira
The mbira, also known as mbila sansa, kilembe, likembe, dipela or thumb piano is an ancient musical instrument closely associated with the natural landscape in which the Shona people traditionally dwelled.
A Missing Heritage Site
The so-called “Convent Redoubt” stood at the corner of Visagie and Koch (now Bosman) Streets in the heart of Pretoria, on land that was later included in the site of the old South African Mint Building, west of the Pretoria
Kruger House: the legends live on
Even though museums are normally associated with the collection of movable objects such as art, household items, textiles, ceramics, glass and a variety of exclusive manmade things, the opening and reopening of a house museum and a historic building represents
TRADITIONAL IRON SMELTING BELLOWS
Bellows were regarded as the most important component in the work of African smelters and smiths. The iron-smelting process was widely referred to as ‘blowing the bellows’ and competent smiths were known as ‘men skilled in bellows’.
SOUTH AFRICA’S ENTRY INTO THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC AND THE BATTLE OF BANGUI (22-24 MARCH 2013)
The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not apply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
A Traditional Indonesian Dagger, The Kris
The kris (also spelled keris) is the national weapon of Indonesia and the oldest distinctive weapon in that culture. The kris can be traced historically through the carvings and base relief panels found throughout South East Asia.
CENTENARY OF THE DEMISE OF SAMMY MARKS
The centenary of the passing on of Sammy Marks was commemorated on 18 February 2020. The commemoration of his birth 176 years ago in 1844 will be celebrated on 11 July.
