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Research Interests
Taxonomy and taphonomy of fossil fauna from the Plio-Pleistocene cave sites of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. The primary aim is developing a model for taxonomic identification of isolated fossil primate postcranial remains and spatial analysis of these and providing them with a phylogenetic context within the broader primate evolutionary history.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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100 Years of palaeo-research and its relevance for transformation and social cohesion in South Africa
Kgotleng, D. W., Basinyi, S., Black, W. & Chiwara-Maenzanise, P., Jan 2025, In: South African Journal of Science. 121, 1-2, #18624.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enamel proteins reveal biological sex and genetic variability in southern African Paranthropus
Madupe, P. P., Koenig, C., Patramanis, I., Rüther, P. L., Hlazo, N., Mackie, M., Tawane, M., Krueger, J., Taurozzi, A. J., Troché, G., Kibii, J., Pickering, R., Dickinson, M. R., Sahle, Y., Kgotleng, D., Musiba, C., Manthi, F., Bell, L., DuPlessis, M. & Gilbert, C. & 18 others, , 29 May 2025, In: Science. 388, 6750, p. 969-973 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The children of Taung: Journeying from a rural village to the global stage: The perception of the local community and views regarding the development of the site and the curation of the skull
Tawane, M., Kgotleng, D. W. & Baven, B., Jan 2025, In: South African Journal of Science. 121, 1-2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Preprints, press releases and fossils in space: What is happening in South African human evolution research?
Pickering, R. & Kgotleng, D. W., 2024, In: South African Journal of Science. 120, 3-4, p. 1-3 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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ADDRESSING THE STATE OF TRANSFORMATION IN SOUTH AFRICA: SOLUTIONS TOWARDS AN INCLUSIVE DISCIPLINE
Kgotleng, D. W., Dec 2021, In: South African Archaeological Bulletin. 76, 215, p. 171-175 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
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OPINIONISTA: Preserving our heritage - embracing indigenous knowledge for future generations
23/09/25
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Opinion: Preserving our heritage — embracing indigenous knowledge for future generations
23/09/25
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UJ Vice-Chancellor Explores Cradle of Humankind, Highlights Groundbreaking Palaeo-Research at Drimolen
17/09/25
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Africa: Taung Child - the Controversial Story of the Fossil Discovery That Proved Humanity's Common Origins in Africa - Podcast
7/03/25
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Taung Child - the Controversial Story of the Fossil Discovery That Proved Humanity's Common Origins in Africa - Podcast [analysis]
6/03/25
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