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The microplastics hiding in SA’s sacred waters
A landmark baseline study has discovered microplastic contamination across several sacred freshwater systems in South Africa, including the revered Isinuka Springs near Port St…
Two scholars honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 NRF Awards
The Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards went to two extraordinary and veteran scholars, Professor Jonathan Jansen and Professor Helen…
The 2026 NRF Awards celebrate South Africa’s research and science stars
The 2026 National Research Foundation (https://www.nrf.ac.za/) (NRF) Awards honoured South Africa’s top researchers and scientists at a prestigious ceremony held on Thursday, 3…
FALF DAY 2026: Commercialisation of South African Intellectual Property from Universities
The Female Academic Leaders Fellowship (FALF), sponsored by Standard Bank Private Banking, hosted its annual gathering in South Africa. The event focused on advancing dialogue,…
Foreign academics are not the problem South African universities need to solve
A parliamentary briefing by Minister Buti Manamela has reignited the debate around foreign academics in South African universities. While public concern about employment is…