In 1994, Ethiopian university student Yohannes Haile Selassie stumbled upon an extraordinary find that would reshape the understanding of human evolution. Deep in the Afar region of Ethiopia, Selassie unearthed the first near-complete skeleton of *Ardipithecus ramidus*, a species that lived 4.4 million years ago. Dubbed “Ardi,” this discovery revealed crucial insights into our ancient […]

Durban’s Kendra Hall in Morningside was filled with hundreds of mourners on Wednesday, as South Africans gathered to pay their respects at the second memorial service for former Public Enterprises Minister and anti-apartheid stalwart, Pravin Gordhan. The service highlighted Gordhan’s lasting impact on the nation, drawing people from all walks of life to honor his […]