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Our a beautiful book called - “ My Third Ouma “.

This compelling work by Professor Siona O’Connell and Professor Loretta Feris follows ten year old Sonnetjie as she learns from the healing hands of Ouma Toesie.

The book pays homage to Nama midwives and indigenous ways of knowing, bridging heritage with mother tongue learning.

Available in English, Afrikaans, and Nama via our Open Access portal. 📖

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This past Sunday (03.05.2026) it was . We celebrate keeping research accessible and transparent. No paywalls and no gatekeepers.

Knowledge is a right not a luxury. 🔓

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Our explores how women resolve conflicts within communities.

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