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Humpback whale breaching. (Photo: Dr Stephanie Plön, Ocean Health Unit, Earth Stewardship Science Research, Nelson Mandela University)

Era of marine spatial planning

It brings together everyone who has an interest in South Africa’s oceans

Professor Patrick Vrancken is the co-editor of a seminal 800-page book published in 2017, titled The Law of the Sea — The African Union and its Member States

One Ocean Hub

Integrating research across disciplines and sectors, and at different scales

Linked: Telkom boss Sipho Maseko introduced Bain’s Vittorio Massone to Jacob Zuma. The telecom’s subsidiary, Business Connexion, is in financial trouble after Bain assisted it. (Moeletsi Mabe/Sunday Times/Gallo)
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​UFS celebrates excellence through its research hubs

The UFS now has 156 NRF-rated researchers and five Sarchi Research Chairs

Development in law and international collaboration

The need to develop a new corps of legal experts has led to three Research Chairs tasked with developing that capacity.

Eastern Cape.

How yesterday changes today’s society

South African society provides a uniquely rich tapestry on which researchers can draw to conduct endless studies and decades of future work.

The secretary general of the ANC Gwede Mantashe speaks to the Mail & Guardian about the KZN killings

Investigating the ‘rebellion of the poor’

South Africa is no stranger to upheaval as a result of unrest in communities that feel neglected and abandoned.

Maria’s son

Natural meds could boost economy

The priority given to preserving indigenous knowledge systems is evident in two Research Chairs dedicated to elevating traditional knowledge.

Taking ownership of indigenous languages and learning

Higher education in an African context is the focus of two Research Chairs that explore fundamental issues about the delivery of higher learning.

By targeting learners in primary school, children are better prepared for high school maths – and beyond

Maths skills under the spotlight

Two education-focused Research Chairs based at Wits are addressing the critical issue of the country’s mathematics skills.

Uncovering SA’s potential

Two separate but inter-related Research Chairs are delving into crucial aspects of social and economic disparities in the country.

Wealth gap.

What drives economic inequality?

Economic growth and development, particularly as a means to alleviate poverty, overcome the huge disparities in income levels and create jobs.

Urban planning and policies to shape our cities

A number of Research Chairs are involved in work that aims to build a better understanding of urban spatial and development issues to guide policy.

Securing SA’s future food supply

The potential for science to positively influence SA’s ability to achieve food security is the focus of two Research Chairs awarded by the NRF.

Land and poverty.

Land and poverty: avoidable bedfellows

The potential for the land reform process to promote a more inclusive agricultural economy is being explored through the work of two Research Chairs.

The Blue, Green and No Drop certification programmes are the department’s regulatory mechanisms to improve municipal drinking water quality, wastewater management, water conservation and demand management.

Developing wastewater treatment

Water treatment technologies can help to alleviate issues related to mine water drainage.

South Africa is not an insignificant player in global agriculture. The country ranked 32nd among the world’s top agricultural exporters in 2023 and the only African country in the top 40.

Growing agricultural output and exports

Increasing yields for farmers.

In June 2015, Molefe wrote to Optimum stating that Eskom had terminated the settlement process. (Samantha Reinders)

Driving SA’s emergence as a scientific nation

The South African Research Chairs Initiative enhances and recognises scientific developments in the country.