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Build bond between science and society
New ideas and technologies can provide solutions but
in unethical hands they can be dangerous
Future Africa: forging transdisciplinary solutions to Africa’s challenges
The University of Pretoria's new flagship research institute aspires to transform the world through African research excellence
The best paying degrees to study
Although youth unemployment remains a problem for the country, more and more graduates are finding jobs
Slice of life: Science for a better future
'Last year, two of my classmates, Bathabile Monati, Dineo Shayi, and I were chosen to be part of the I Am Science project at the Goethe-Institut'
‘SA must build a science industry’
UCT’s Drug Discovery and Development Centre provides a model for this
Decolonise science at your peril
Students who want to throw Western science out of universities need to rethink their ideas
Move over, Mr Einstein
One thing was clear at the Next Einstein Forum: Africa’s scientists are finding local solutions to the continent’s problems.
Editorial: Counting on education
A lack of maths and science education directly affects the quality of life of young people trying to lift themselves out of poverty.
Access to education has improved, but quality poor
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor said that government hasn't been able to improve the teaching of science and maths in particular.
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
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