Jorisna Bonthuys @jorisnab

Science and environmental writer. Freelance journalist. Interested in nature, politics, functional design and animal behaviour. jorisnabonthuys.com Cape Town Joined March 2011

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Research at Stellenbosch University @MatiesResearch

a month ago

In a small house in Vosloorus, Hlubi stands on tiptoe to reach two old trophies — one for netball, one for maths. “I was good at both, but that was long ago,” she says. Now 24, she’s a sex worker — and her red shirt says what she’s had to fight to believe: “Sex work is work.”…

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Research at Stellenbosch University @MatiesResearch

a year ago

Public procurement is big business. Globally, governments spend around USD13 trillion on the procurement of goods and services each year. In South Africa, this government expense amounts to almost R1 trillion annually — around 12% of the country’s annual gross domestic product…

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Research at Stellenbosch University @MatiesResearch

a year ago

@TempletonPrize Read more about Prof Gobodo-Madikizela's work on SU`s Research for Impact platform: www0.sun.ac.za/.../reckoning-…

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Research at Stellenbosch University @MatiesResearch

a year ago

Congratulations to Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, who has won the 2024 @TempletonPrize for her insights into the mechanisms of trauma and forgiveness in post-apartheid South Africa, which have created a globally recognized model for social healing.

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Tulio de Oliveira @Tuliodna

a year ago

We are really expanding collaboration on the source of zoonotic transmission in South Africa with @drwjgoosen, a must read piece below on the first detection of animal TB spread in humans.

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a year ago

We are really expanding collaboration on the source of zoonotic transmission in South Africa with @drwjgoosen, a must read piece below on the first detection of animal TB spread in humans.

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Jorisna Bonthuys @jorisnab

a year ago

First zoonotic TB detected in human sputum in South Africa. #tb #zoonotic #zoonotictb #onehealth #bovinetb #zoonotic @WOAH @SUhealthsci @tbgenomics @drwjgoosen @MatiesResearch @StellenboschUni

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a year ago

First zoonotic TB detected in human sputum in South Africa. #tb #zoonotic #zoonotictb #onehealth #bovinetb #zoonotic @WOAH @SUhealthsci @tbgenomics @drwjgoosen @MatiesResearch @StellenboschUni

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WG @drwjgoosen

a year ago

First for South Africa. zTB in people. nature.com/articles/d4414…

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Research at Stellenbosch University @MatiesResearch

2 years ago

The researchers, based in the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics (@SuMBHG) in the @SUhealthsci faculty, are determined to understand exactly how the transmission of TB occurs between wildlife, livestock, and people. Read more: bit.ly/416VDY8 @jorisnab

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Research at Stellenbosch University @MatiesResearch

2 years ago

Dept. General #Linguistics, @StellenboschUni hosts the Child Language Development Node, who are working on a project to develop locally relevant Communicative Development Inventories for all of SA’s official languages & #SASL. bit.ly/49vhv3i @SUArtsSocialSci @metroally

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Research at Stellenbosch University @MatiesResearch

2 years ago

Marine biologists from @StellenboschUni & collaborators have deployed a 30m-long Sharksafe Barrier™ (@SharksafeB), the innovative shark-specific barrier tech in the Bahamas. Read more: bit.ly/3Surmjy @AndreottiSara @FourieWiida @scienceSUN

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Rupert Koopman @RK_ct

2 years ago

Last push, voting closes at noon! #fynbosrestoration and communities driving it.

Rupert Koopman @RK_ct

2 years ago

Last push, voting closes at noon! #fynbosrestoration and communities driving it.

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Research at Stellenbosch University @MatiesResearch

2 years ago

The DISARM project is the first systematic global study to look at what causes conflict recurrence after disarmament has taken place. The project is a collaboration between @StellenboschUni, led by Dr @guylamb & the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). bit.ly/40mbWzT

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Rupert Koopman @RK_ct

2 years ago

Please vote for another Mzansi win. Wild Restoration NPO have been making great headway in clearing the Greyton Mountains of invasive aliens and are now in the running for a significant international funding opportunity to clear 50,000 pines across 280 hectares. 1

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Research at Stellenbosch University @MatiesResearch

2 years ago

Oxalis — a genus in a hurry! From unique germination strategies to preventing inbreeding, Oxalis is a true botanical marvel. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3Lvqhnk

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Research at Stellenbosch University @MatiesResearch

2 years ago

#ICYMI | Since the launch of the Laboratory of Economics of Africa’s Past (LEAP), its projects have contributed to widening the scope and awareness of the economic and social history of Africa. Read more: bit.ly/46rhrPT @LEAP_SU @JohanFourieZA

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Research at Stellenbosch University @MatiesResearch

2 years ago

Prof Richard Walls, leading @FireSUN20 at @StellenboschUni, emphasises the need to understand and prevent urban fires, especially in informal settlements. FireSUN trains future fire safety experts and offers unique academic programs. bit.ly/46yBYlV @jorisnab

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Research at Stellenbosch University @MatiesResearch

2 years ago

By the late 2020s, 263 radio antennas will be installed for the USA's Next Gen Very Large Array project, including 244 large dishes, which serves as markers of Southern African engineering, designed by Profs. Lehmensiek and De Villiers. 👉 bit.ly/3ZTV2Z3 @engelbriewe

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Research at Stellenbosch University @MatiesResearch

2 years ago

A spice as medicine: The possible role of turmeric in treating Parkinson’s disease. Read more: bit.ly/3PjQMxr @SUhealthsci @StellenboschUni @SuMBHG

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2 years ago

Prof Anriëtte Bekker, a @StellenboschUni vibration science expert, braves harsh conditions to enhance seafarers' safety using data from onboard mechanical sensors and engineering models on polar vessels. Read more: bit.ly/46IS9wx @FacultyofEngin2 @jorisnab

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Cavendish ASTRO @AP_MRAO

4 years ago

Eloy de Lera (Cavendish), Dirk de Villiers (Stellenbosch), Dominic Anstey (Cavendish), Carla Pieterse (Stellenbosch), Saurabh Pegwal (Stellenbosch) and Wessel Croukamp (Stellenbosch) at the Karoo radio reserve (South Africa) with the first REACH antenna.