Opinion
Africa month amid COVID-19: Our scientists are a beacon of hope, relief
...Africa’s scientists and health officials must be fully involved in global race to find a vaccine and lasting solutions. By...
Minister calls for changes
For us to accelerate transformation significantly in the racial and gender profile of our academic and research communities, South Africa...
Women in Science
NTHABISENG MOKAKE Girls in school should be steered towards science and tech In order to leapfrog South Africa, and...
NRF for women in field
One of the major challenges facing South Africa is the ongoing need to accelerate the rate of transformation of the...
Creating African scientists
BERNARD SLIPPER AND EVA ALISIC It is widely accepted that the future of scientific development lies in enabling teams...
Chimp memory just like humans
CHRISTOPH VOLTER Working memory is central to our mental lives. It allows us to keep track of a series of...
Advisory panels essential: expert
ROSEANNE DIAB The need for science advice is becoming increasingly important because of the scientific nature of the challenges...
More to Rooibos than just a cuppa
STAFF REPORTER Analike Blom van Staden wants to find out if rooibos - one of South Africa’s biggest exports...
Extreme rain does not have to be a pain
KAREN VILLHOLTH Good understanding of climate change is needed in Africa In 2014-2016, southern Africa saw its worst drought in...
