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…
A study led by the University of Cape Town reveals a significant gap between available climate services and the practical needs of African communities, urging the integration of…
Ambiguities in South Africa's draft Natural Scientific Professions Bill could threaten academic freedom and university autonomy by blurring the line between professional…
Two new Science Teaching and Learning Centres have opened at John Pama Primary in Nyanga and Heinz Park Primary in Philippi, boosting STEM education and teacher training across…
Zweli Hlatshwayo, 35, is advancing the science behind one of South Africa's most important industries. As chief chemist for research and development at AECI Mining Chemicals, he…
With a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Johannesburg, Dr Jairus Jerry Lesibana Lamola is helping shape the technologies that could define the future of energy. As…
Dr Kabelo Edmond Ramohlola is among a new generation of South African scientists advancing research that could help shape the country's clean energy future. As a researcher at…
A number of local universities may face cuts to their funding after cutting ties with Israeli institutions
The annual National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences internship is being expanded to include 25 universities, led by Stellenbosch
Two months before the long-serving higher education director general was suspended, he reported Nzimande to the bargaining council
The government’s professed reliance on science to justify its response to the pandemic reveals both its overconfidence and its insecurities about getting citizens to cooperate
Special Annual Theme Award: Materials for inclusive economic development
Investing more in women in science — particularly in the water and sanitation sectors — is imperative if we are to meet the sustainable development goals by 2030
Allocating adequate funding to scientific research, development and innovation can have a positive effect on sustainable development
New ideas and technologies can provide solutions but in unethical hands they can be dangerous
The world is changing fundamentally, which means education must evolve in turn in order to remain relevant
Whether it was in the use of satellites to monitor the continent’s resources or precision medicine, we need technology to accelerate development.
The annual Science Forum is the government’s showcase of continental science and technology.
Cyril Ramaphosa and Naledi Pandor have a particularly pro-intellectual stance, pushing science and technology as a way to drive economic growth.
Incorporating the best of Western and indigenous knowledge is a better approach for universities.
