CSIR asks for more financial resources to implements its newly adopted strategy
Thabo Mohlala Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has approached parliament to augment its financial resources. The CSIR is...
A forthcoming webinar will provide solutions aimed at helping SA’s economic recovery
Thabo Mohlala Ways in which South Africa can expedite the transformation of its energy sector with a view to addressing...
South African top academics scoop prestigious 2020 Newton Prize
Thabo Mohlala Two prominent South African academics in Professor Michael Roberts from the Nelson Mandela University and Dr Jiska de...
The Next Generation of Brave: Meet Vivian Chengalroyan, a PhD candidate in Pharmacy at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
"Bravery isn't just doing. It's courage with action. It's persevering when there's resistance." This is the lesson that Vivian Chengalroyan,...
Honour the “brave”: celebrating the next generation of healthcare professionals
Season 2 of ‘Sponsors of Brave’ is now open for nominations - calling all aspiring, current, or recently graduated and...
UJ and Accenture partner to deliver technology to poor communities
Thabo Mohlala Bridging the proverbial digital divide is one of the biggest challenges facing South Africa as it tries to...
Noni Ditshego embodies the African entrepreneurial female spirit
Alex Rose-Innes When talking about the Spirit of Africa, the name Noni Ditshego pops up regularly. And not only is...
The Next Generation of Brave: Meet Luvo Ntayiya, a pharmacy student from the Eastern Cape at Nelson Mandela University
This Pharmacy student wants to be the change he has always desired. Luvo Ntayiya, a qualified Pharmacist Technician from a...
A new grass species that could withstand over-grazing and veld fires found in Maloti-Drakensberg
Thabo Mohlala A team of scientists comprising the University of the Free State-based academic has discovered a grass species that...
African study explains viral immunity and ancient migration
Thabo Mohlala Six Wits geneticists and their African counterparts have published a pioneering study that gives insights into African population...