Vol. 117 No. 7/8 (2021)

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Mollusc collections are among the oldest natural science collections in South Africa. Cole collates information about these diverse collections scattered across South Africa.

Photo: Kevin Cole.

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Published: 2021-07-29

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Leader

The value of error in complex times

Leslie Swartz
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Obituary

Christof Heyns (1959–2021): Human rights lawyer, legal educator and activist

Daniel Bradlow, Frans Viljoen
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Book Review

Mythic images, realism and the shaping of psychological science

Brendon Barnes
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A predictable picture of the state of practical work in science education in Africa

Marissa Rollnick
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Latest compendium on bats of southern and central Africa

Kate L. MacEwan
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Confronting complexity in forest management

Brian W. van Wilgen
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Scientific Correspondence

Ecological effects of clay mining by Macrotermes termites

Anthony J. Mills, Tanya Medinski
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Commentary

The Protection of Personal Information Act and data de-identification

Lee Swales
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Why POPIA does not apply to DNA

Donrich Thaldar
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The construction industry transformation and the digital divide: Bridging the gap

Abimbola Windapo
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South Africa suffers a second loss of the blue antelope (Hippotragus leucophaeus) as DNA analysis confirms that the sole specimen held in South African collections is sable (H. niger) material

Graham Kerley
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Review Article

Fish farm effluent as a nutrient source for algae biomass cultivation

Uzochukwu O. Enwereuzoh, Kevin G. Harding, Michelle Low
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What is the role of zooxanthellae during coral bleaching? Review of zooxanthellae and their response to environmental stress

Anuschka Curran, Sandra Barnard
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Research Article

Mollusc collections at South African institutions: Development and current status

Mary Cole
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Phytosanitary risk associated with illegal importation of pest-infested commodities to the South African agricultural sector

Phumudzo P. Tshikhudo, Livhuwani R. Nnzeru, Maanda Rambauli, Rudzani A. Makhado, Fhathuwani N. Mudau
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Effect of glyphosate application time on yield parameters of South African glyphosate-resistant maize cultivars

Maryke Craven, Patrick Mokoena, Liesl Morey, Aletta E.J. Saayman-Du Toit
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Application of a soil quality triad in assessing ecological risk posed to croplands

Gerhard C. du Preez, Hendrika Fourie, Mieke S. Daneel, Victor Wepener
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A simple approach for monitoring vegetation change using time series remote sensing analysis: A case study from the Thathe Vondo Area in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Nndanduleni Muavhi
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Diverse trends in observed pan evaporation in South Africa suggest multiple interacting drivers

R. Arthur Chapman, Guy F. Midgley, Kathleen Smart
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Gold mining’s toxic legacy: Pollutant transport and accumulation in the Klip River catchment, Johannesburg

Shaeen Chetty, Letitia Pillay, Marc S. Humphries
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Research Letter

Environmentalism or greenwashing? Responses of South African value chain actors to plastic straw marine pollution

Takunda Y. Chitaka
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Implications of new AMS dates for the Khami Period in the Mapungubwe Landscape

Thomas N. Huffman, Stephan Woodborne
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Corrigendum

Corrigendum: The legal principles guiding a cohort of early career environmental professionals

Falko Buschke, Lischen du Randt, Ntsu Mokhehle, Izak Gouws, Thia Oberholzer, Witness Mamatho, Sivuyisiwe Mapapu, Zimkhitha Mehlomakhulu, Mqondisi Mehlomakhulu , Boipelo Dondolo
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