Publications

Table of Contents

Journal Publications

de Bruyn, C. (2014).
An archaeological investigation in the Masebe Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province.
The Digging Stick, 31(1), 9–11.
de Bruyn, C., Ralebitso-Senior, K., Scott, K., Panter, H. & Bezombes, F. (2025).
Search, Detect, Recover: A systematic review of UAV-based remote sensing approaches for the location of human remains and clandestine graves.
Drones, 9(10), 674.
Harcombe, M., de Bruyn, C., Shadrach, K., Tembe, E., Bansal, S., Fraser, L., Forssman, T. & Lotter, M. (2020).
The Southern African Archaeology Student Council: Reflecting on the road thus far and reimagining the future.
The Digging Stick, 37(2), 9–13.
de Bruyn, C. & Meyer, A. (2018).
Bioarchaeological analysis of the historic human skeletal remains recovered from Lancaster Mine, Witwatersrand, South Africa.
South African Archaeological Bulletin, 73(207), 4–12.
de Bruyn, C. & Jordaan, J. (2017).
Regional feature: Perspectives from Southern African archaeology professionals.
International Journal of Student Research in Archaeology, 2(3), 2–18.
de Bruyn, C. (2014).
An archaeological investigation in the Masebe Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province.
The Digging Stick, 31(1), 9–11.

Online Science Communication Articles

De Bruyn, C. (June 2026).
Parameters of Animal Self-Medication Behavior. The Observatory Human Bridges. Read Article

de Bruyn, C. (April 2026).
Why Teaching Deserves Thought: The Case for AFHEA. Research Hive. Read Article

de Bruyn, C. (December 2025).
Parameters of Animal Mortuary Behavior. The Observatory Human Bridges. Read Article

de Bruyn, C. (August 2025).
The PhD Confirmation Process Is Not a Hurdle — It’s a Crucible. Research Hive. Read Article

de Bruyn, C. (September 2024).
Starting Strong: Productivity Tips for the First 6 Months of Your PhD. Research Hive. Read Article

Technical Reports

PGS Heritage (Pty) Ltd

2022

  • Heritage Mitigation Report — Kareerand TSF Expansion, North West Province (556HM). Author; Archaeologist
  • Relocation of 22 Graves — N’komati Anthracite Mine, Mpumalanga (400GR). Co‑Author; Archaeologist
  • Ground‑Penetrating Radar & Test Excavations — MMC76, Mogalakwena Mine, Limpopo (428GR). Co‑Author; Archaeologist
  • Relocation of 41 Graves — Mogalakwena Mine, Limpopo (428GR). Co‑Author; Archaeologist
  • Test Excavations — Phola, Mpumalanga (613TE). Author; Archaeologist
  • Relocation of 24 Graves — Samancor Chrome, Limpopo (437GR). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Hoeksplaas WEF Project, Northern Cape (584HIA). Co‑Author
  • Relocation of 1 Grave — Der Brochen, Limpopo (553GR). Author; Archaeologist
  • Relocation of 68 Graves — Kudube Unit 4, Hammanskraal, Gauteng (482GR). Archaeologist
  • Heritage Mitigation Report — DBAP 20, 22, 23, Der Brochen Amendment, Limpopo (553GR). Author; Archaeologist
  • Relocation of 27 Graves — Welstand 55 IS, Mpumalanga (466GR). Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Msobo Coal (Spitzkop Colliery), Mpumalanga (531HIA). Author; Archaeologist

2021

  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Highveld Eco‑Urban Village, Mpumalanga (567HIA). Co‑Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — R103 Upgrade & Link Road, KwaZulu‑Natal (564HIA). Author
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Ekangala Shopping Complex & Sewer Line, Gauteng (563HIA). Co‑Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Walkdown Report — Kokosi Sewer Pipeline, Gauteng (540HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Solar PV Plant, Armoede, Limpopo (544HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Ground‑Penetrating Radar & Test Excavations — Turfspruit 241 KR, Ivanplats (522GR). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Ilima Colliery Extension, Mpumalanga (538HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — NBC Colliery Glisa & Paardeplaats, Mpumalanga (524HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Barbeque Downs X62, Johannesburg (521HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — North Waste Rock Dump Amendment, Limpopo (519HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Holiday Resort, Hekpoort, Gauteng (506HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Merensky Shaft Project, Modikwa Mine, Limpopo (505HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Buffer Zone Relaxation Request — Mpumalanga (503GR). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Management Plan — Oya Solar PV Facility, Western Cape (492HM). Author; Archaeologist
  • Relocation of 6 Graves — Vlakfontein 569JR, Mpumalanga (477GR). Co‑Author; Archaeologist
  • Ground‑Penetrating Radar & Test Excavations — New Largo, Mpumalanga (456GR). Co‑Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Redz 3 Corridor Wind Farms, Eastern Cape (444HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Relocation of 22 Graves — N’Komati Anthracite Mine (400GR). Co‑Author; Archaeologist

2020

  • Relocation of 4 Stillborn Graves — Wonderfontein 428 JS, Mpumalanga (397GR). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Walkdown Report — Ivanplats Stormwater Servitude, Limpopo (108GR). Co‑Author; Archaeologist
  • Test Excavations — Maruma Graves, Turfspruit 241 KR, Limpopo (108GR). Co‑Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Doornpan 193 IP Township, North West (541HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Msobo Coal Tselentis Colliery, Mpumalanga (488HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Irenedale Water Pipeline, Mpumalanga (487HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Mooiplaats Colliery Expansion, Mpumalanga (481HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — SACE Clydesdale Pit, Mpumalanga (471HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Kolomela Mine Airport Development, Northern Cape (470HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Relocation of Two Infant Graves — Wonderfontein 428 JS (468GR). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Bakubung Platinum Mine TSF, North West (453HIA). Co‑Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Honingklip 178IQ, Gauteng (452HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — O.R. Tambo Cargo Precinct, Gauteng (445HIA). Co‑Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Piggery Development, Eastern Cape (442HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Road D4407, D4409, D4416/2, Mpumalanga (441HIA). Author; Archaeologist
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Rapid Land Release Programme, Rietfontein, Gauteng (435HIA). Author; Archaeologist

NGT ESH (Pty) Ltd

(All roles: Author; Archaeologist)

2018-2019

  • Exemption Letter — Stand 9/26 Riviera, Johannesburg
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Ekurhuleni Business Centre
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Prospecting Right, St Lucia
  • Heritage Public Participation — Lyttleton Primary School
  • Heritage Public Participation — Rosettenville Alterations
  • Heritage Public Participation — Caledonian Stadium
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Katlehong Art Centre
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Waterkloof 95 Mining Rights
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — East Coast Gas 400 kV Lines
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Woodlands 407 Mining Right
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Selcourt Bulk Water Pipeline
  • Grave Exhumation & Relocation — North Riding
  • Gap Analysis — Madimatle Cave
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Bothaville NE Ext A
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Madimatle Cave
  • Exemption Letter — Rosettenville
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Lambano Sub‑Acute Facility
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Ventersburg B
  • Exhumation & Reburial — Tombo, Eastern Cape
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Three Sisters Prospecting Right
  • Exhumation & Reburial — Doornkop to Voortrekker Cemetery
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Zandspruit Secondary School
  • Heritage Impact Assessment & ICRMS — Mfolozi‑Mbewu 765 kV Line
  • Archival Study — Lyttelton Primary School
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Dunnottar Bulk Water Pipeline
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Hope Restoration Ministries
  • Exemption Letter — Matlala Park
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — KwaThema to Grundlingh WWTW
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Kroonstad South
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Vredefort West
  • Archaeological Impact Assessment — Syferfontein 303 IP
  • Background Study — Madimatle Mountain & Gatkop Caves
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Edendale SMME Training Centre
  • Prospecting Right — WRE Nkunzana

Forensic Anhropological Research Centre, University of Pretoria

2014

  • Rescue excavations & skeletal analysis — Boitekong. Field Assistant; Co‑Author
  • Rescue excavation — Diamond Park, Kimberley. Field Assistant
  • Follow‑up excavation & anthropological analysis — Mamelodi East. Field Assistant
  • Excavation of human remains — Marulaneng Village. Field Assistant
  • Follow‑up site visit — Bothlokwa, Limpopo. Field Assistant
  • Follow‑up site visit — Waterpoort, Limpopo. Field Assistant

Archaetnos Ltd

2014

  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Waterkloof 305 JQ. Field Assistant
  • Phase II Heritage Investigation — Waterkloof 305 JQ. Field Assistant
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Cosmo City to Lanseria Pipeline. Field Assistant
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Rustenburg Platinum Mines. Field Assistant
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Thusanang Housing Development. Field Assistant
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Tshepong Extensions 1–3. Field Assistant
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Isibonelo Colliery Block Z. Field Assistant
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Vaalbank 289 JS Transport Facility. Field Assistant
  • Heritage Impact Assessment — Modikwa Platinum Mine South Shaft 2. Field Assistant