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Join Wits University Press for the launch of Rock Art of the Waterberg: Rites and Transformation by Lyn Wadley and Ghilraen Laue.

The book uncovers the beliefs and rituals behind more than 130 ancient rock art sites in the Waterberg, offering a rare window into the region’s deep past. The launch takes place on Tuesday, 9 December 2025 at the Origins Centre, Wits University

. RSVP by 5 December at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The book is already drawing strong attention

Reviewers note that it brings archaeology, ethnography and material culture together in a clear, layered way. It highlights San, Khoekhoe and Northern Sotho traditions and deepens our understanding of the rituals, ideas and painted landscapes of the Waterberg

. It’s already being recognised as a major contribution to southern African rock art research and a strong new reference point for interdisciplinary work in the field

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The KwaZulu-Natal Museum joined the global community in promoting inclusivity and raising awareness of the challenges faced by people living with disabilities.

As part of International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrations, the Museum's outreach team, accompanied by representatives from the South African Human Rights Commission, visited Inkanyezi Protective Workshop in Imbali. The visit aimed to engage residents on their respective rights and responsibilities within society as individuals living with disabilities. Additionally, and in light of the saying, "𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐔𝐬, 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐔𝐬," the visit also aimed to encourage residents to become active citizens and voice out the challenges they encounter on a daily basis, as this would facilitate a more inclusive and supportive society for all.

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The KwaZulu-Natal Museum presents, 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: 𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒊-𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒅 𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒛𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒈, a new online exhibition by Aron Mazel.

This online presentation explores how visual aids such as posters, banners and slogans were used as tools of protest as seen through the photographic lens of Aron Mazel. These visual messages helped raise awareness and galvanised solidarity during the struggle against apartheid in Pietermaritzburg and its surrounding areas.

Click the link below to view the online exhibition.

: https://tinyurl.com/yhfpmcsm

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Drs. Justine Wintjes, Ghilraen Laue, and Research Technician Dimakatso Tlhoaele are currently in Kimberley attending the COSMO-ART International Conference on Rock Art.

The conference, titled “Rock Art Site Management in Southern Africa: Towards a Cosmopolitan Approach”, focuses on the challenges of managing rock art sites. Discussions cover a range of topics, including defining rock art sites and developing conservation and management plans.

The team will remain in Kimberley until 6 December 2025.

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