The forgotten scientist Share Durban - Described as the “forgotten scientist”, Saul Sithole (1908-1997) made a massive contribution to the field of anthropology and ornithology for more than 60 years. That included the work he did for SA’s renowned ornithologist Austin Roberts, including a six-week collection trip into the wilds of Zululand in 1932, as well as being with Dr Robert Broom at the Sterkfontein Caves in August 1936 when “Mrs Ples”, the Australopithecus africanus skull was discovered. Author Lorato Trok's new book, The Forgotten Scientist: The Story of Saul Sithole, forms part of her Unsung Heroes collection. Author Lorato Trok's new book,