Preparing South Africa of the future through science, technology and innovation for economic growth
President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted the inaugural Presidential Plenary on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) on 12 December 2023. The STI...
Dr Nzimande reflects on 30 years of democracy
In reflecting upon the past 30 years of our democracy, we are reminded of the profound transformation our nation has...
30 Year Report and History of Astronomy and SKA_V3
What was the state of astronomy inherited in 1994? The new government inherited a very small astronomy community in 1994...
Celebrating 30 Years of South African Democracy: Advancing Through Science, Technology, and Innovation”
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the advent of the South African democracy. Government and its various departments and...
Study Finds Solution to Shark Attacks
An Australian research team has found a simple and cost-effective light solution could help reduce great white shark attacks on...
Early Detection the Cornerstone to Combat Breast Cancer
Opinion article by Prof Alicia Sherriff, Clinical Oncologist and Head of the Department of Oncology at the University of the...
Inclusive Health Research Awards
The 2024 Inclusive Health Research Awards, held in Africa for the first time, recognises health research into sexual minorities, long...
Women in the Workplace
Ambitious, Flexible and Under-representedWomen in science are demonstrating unparalleled ambition, driven in part by the increasing availability of workplace flexibility....
Researching the effects of high fructose consumption on memory and learning capabilities
A researcher from the University of the Free State (UFS) is studying the influence of high fructose – a type...
TechnoGirl Trust: Empowering Women in STEM for Societal Development
The TechnoGirl Trust, a pioneering organisation dedicated to bridging the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields,...