Palaeoproteomics is how I make bread, but I am a student of many other things. Bluesky : @palaeoprotpal 🇿🇦 She/Her
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PalaeoProtPalesa retweeted
It is regrettable that South African policies led to the termination of AGOA for South Africa. This was a predictable and preventable outcome resulting from the rejection by South Africa's government of real concerns raised by the U.S. Government. I remain hopeful that we can find a path forward to address our larger bilateral concerns, but the South African government must understand the gravity of the situation. We know that if America succeeds, so too will South Africa. This is the partnership I will continue to pursue as expeditiously as possible.
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PalaeoProtPalesa retweeted
#Chooseday- Sibhudu Cave, in the KwaDukuza Municipality, along the Thongathi River is an archaeological site that was occupied between about 100 000 and 38 000 years ago.
There is also evidence of an occupation during the Iron Age, about 500 years ago.
#kznamafa #tuesday
PalaeoProtPalesa retweeted
I know South Africa has so many faults but man. I am so grateful to be born in this country.
Year Each Country Legalized Same-Sex Marriage 🌈
1. 🇳🇱 Netherlands - 2001
2. 🇧🇪 Belgium - 2003
3. 🇨🇦 Canada - 2005
4. 🇪🇸 Spain - 2005
5. 🇿🇦 South Africa - 2006
6. 🇳🇴 Norway - 2009
7. 🇸🇪 Sweden - 2009
8. 🇦🇷 Argentina - 2010
9. 🇮🇸 Iceland - 2010
10. 🇵🇹 Portugal - 2010
11. 🇩🇰 Denmark - 2012
12. 🇧🇷 Brazil - 2013
13. 🇫🇷 France - 2013
14. 🇳🇿 New Zealand - 2013
15. 🇺🇾 Uruguay - 2013
16. 🇫🇮 Finland - 2014
17. 🇮🇪 Ireland - 2015
18. 🇱🇺 Luxembourg - 2015
19. 🇺🇸 United States - 2015
20. 🇨🇴 Colombia - 2016
21. 🇬🇱 Greenland - 2016
22. 🇦🇺 Australia - 2017
23. 🇩🇪 Germany - 2017
24. 🇲🇹 Malta - 2017
25. 🇦🇹 Austria - 2019
26. 🇪🇨 Ecuador - 2019
27. 🇹🇼 Taiwan - 2019
28. 🇨🇷 Costa Rica - 2020
29. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom - 2020
30. 🇨🇱 Chile - 2022
31. 🇨🇺 Cuba - 2022
32. 🇲🇽 Mexico - 2022
33. 🇸🇮 Slovenia - 2022
34. 🇨🇭 Switzerland - 2022
35. 🇦🇩 Andorra - 2023
36. 🇪🇪 Estonia - 2024
37. 🇬🇷 Greece - 2024
38. 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein - 2025
39. 🇹🇭 Thailand - 2025
Source: Equaldex, Our World in Data
PalaeoProtPalesa retweeted
Our paper is finally out!
Palaeoproteomic investigation of archaeological sediments associated with ochre use in the Middle Stone Age of southern Africa royalsocietypublishing.org/r…
PalaeoProtPalesa retweeted
The guy was jailed for kidnapping a woman, robbing her and then throwing off a bridge. They left her to die. Today he is part of the mob that torches buildings with children trapped inside. Jacinta's patriots are thugs.
thepost.co.za/news/2026-10-1…
PalaeoProtPalesa retweeted
I wonder what's pissing Trump 🇺🇸 off more 🤔
1. Losing
2. Losing to a woman
3. Losing to an Indian woman
4. Losing to an Indian woman from South Africa
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PalaeoProtPalesa retweeted
Remember now:
Refugee law is part of international law.
Y’all can’t be celebrating her prize AND trying to chop through the doors of the Constitutional Court with machetes because its judges tell Home Affairs to process asylum applications properly.
“Let me dedicate this award to all of the survivors of international crimes as well as to practitioners and defenders of international justice whose passion and courage continue to ensure that impunity will not be allowed to reign.”
Today Navi Pillay, judge and human rights defender, was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless dedication to upholding international law.
Read more about our newest peace laureate: nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/…
ALT Navi Pillay is speaking in a formal setting. Text on the image reads: "Navi Pillay, 2026 Nobel Peace Prize" and "Let me dedicate this award to all of the survivors of international crimes."
PalaeoProtPalesa retweeted
South African constitution... You beauty!
🏳️🌈 A Gqeberha shopkeeper who banned LGBTQ+ customers has been ordered to pay R200,000 in damages.
In a major victory, the Equality Court found Dawood Lagardien responsible for hate speech, unfair discrimination and harassment.
Read more ⬇️
mambaonline.com/2026/10/08/e…
PalaeoProtPalesa retweeted
We have another Nobel Peace Prize laureate, South Africa. #NoDNAJustRSA
Navi Pillay, Former U.N. Human Rights Commissioner, Wins Nobel Peace Prize nytimes.com/live/2026/10/09/…
PalaeoProtPalesa retweeted
No DNA, just RSA bethuna
BREAKING NEWS
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2026 #NobelPeacePrize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
#NobelPrize
PalaeoProtPalesa retweeted
Donald Trump will be even madder. A South African received something he so badly wanted: the Nobel Peace Prize this morning. Congratulations, Navi Pillay! South Africa's 5th Peace Prize.
PalaeoProtPalesa retweeted
Young South Africans are plagued by the same challenges brought by an uncaring government, but are not moved. They’re only triggered by the presence of foreign nationals.
NOBODY is connecting the dots on these Gen Z protests.
India. France. Spain. Chile.
Different signs. Same problem.
Young people can't get hired.
Can't afford rent.
Can't afford a house.
Can't see a future.
At the same time, AI is quietly deleting the jobs they were supposed to start with.
Entry-level hiring has COLLAPSED since 2024.
You can't tell a generation to "work hard" when the first rung of the ladder is gone.
The streets are the only place left.
Follow + 🔔. This is going global.
PalaeoProtPalesa retweeted
Pride is more than a celebration. It is a history of protest, resistance and a demand for equality, dignity and freedom.
This Pride Month, SECTION27 reflects on the rights, struggles and realities of LGBTQIA+ people in South Africa from the fight against discrimination to the ongoing struggle for equal access to healthcare, education and justice.
#SECTION27Pride
#PrideMonth
#PrideSA
PalaeoProtPalesa retweeted
I did a case study on this earlier this year and the more I read about it, the more I respect this community. The narrative that mining brings jobs for locals and development to the area is a false narrative in many respects... also at what cost?
Kudos
PalaeoProtPalesa retweeted
Speaking as a queer Palestinian, there is nothing killing more queer Palestinians than Israeli military missiles. So if you care about them, perhaps that's where you would focus your attention.
