YouTube documentary shines limelight on Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Date: Feb 9, 2017 | Faculties, Faculty of Science, News
A YouTube documentary recently emanated from the fascinating work of UJ ethnobotanist and SARChI Chair for Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Prof Ben-Erik van Wyk. Directed by Naima Sebe and rightfully named “The Professor”, the 23 minute documentary tells the story of Koos Paulse, who, born with Khoi-San ancestry, is recognised as a “professor of the veld and botanical colleague” by Prof van Wyk for this immense amount of indigenous plant use knowledge. This is a story about change, recognition and dignity (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOt5IE4ULpo).
Latest News
| View All News
ICSD Africa colloquium explores social development approaches to Climate Change,…
On March 14 and 15, 2023, the African branch of
Posthumously conceived children – a looming legal and social security…
Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of
UJ Researcher Development Workshop Series
The UJ Library, in collaboration with Elsevier, is cordially inviting
Disability Sports Club wins 23 medals at SASAPD in Cape…
Several student-athletes and external members of the University of Johannesburg’s