Posted 2 September 2012
Some of the oldest climate records, especially in the fields of drought and hydrology, exist in South Africa, where Professor W J R (Will) Alexander has been a leading practitioner for many years. His latest papers will have relevance well beyond the borders of the republic he has served so well and so loyally for so long.
Memo: The evidence: download pdf [here ](memo 11.12 the evidence.pdf)
Supporting memo: download Sanciahs paper pdf[ here ](sanciahs 2012 paper.pdf)
Earlier paper on predicting multi-year droughts: download pdf file here