A newly described South African seaweed species, Mzanzia boltonii, has been named in honour of UCT marine botanist Emer Prof John J Bolton…
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The Death and National Funeral of Archbishop Desmond Tutu (2021): On December 26, 2021, anti-apartheid icon and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu passed away in Cape Town. His official funeral at St. George’s Cathedral—known historically as the “People’s Cathedral” for its role in anti-apartheid resistance—drew tributes from world leaders, with international media broadcasting the memorial services honoring his legacy of peace and reconciliation.
