Advancing Knowledge NPC (AK NPC) concluded its 2026 professional development programme for Natural Sciences teachers from the West Coast Education District. The SACE-endorsed…
Dr Selisha Sookla, 34, is helping unlock the potential of biotechnology to tackle one of medicine's greatest challenges: the discovery of new cancer treatments. As a senior…
For Marutha Promise, 28, science is about more than laboratory research; it is about creating opportunities for others to learn, grow and thrive. While pursuing a master's degree…
Nearly 60 Natural Sciences teachers from the Amathole East Education District in Eastern Cape are strengthening their ability to inspire scientific curiosity and critical…
George Tsoametsi, an 18-year-old from Daveyton's Chief Albert Luthuli township, is making waves in science. Despite limited resources, this aspiring astrophysicist and robotics…
Through the NSTF Brilliants Programme, a group of top maths and science learners are becoming tomorrow’s problem-solvers, innovators and leaders
The facility aims to equip future scientists with skills to lead research and healthcare advancements in the country
Dr Raïssa Malu inspired students at the African School of Fundamental Physics and Applications, held in Eastern Cape this year
New ideas and technologies can provide solutions but in unethical hands they can be dangerous
The University of Pretoria’s new flagship research institute aspires to transform the world through African research excellence
Although youth unemployment remains a problem for the country, more and more graduates are finding jobs
‘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’
UCT’s Drug Discovery and Development Centre provides a model for this
Students who want to throw Western science out of universities need to rethink their ideas
One thing was clear at the Next Einstein Forum: Africa’s scientists are finding local solutions to the continent’s problems.
A lack of maths and science education directly affects the quality of life of young people trying to lift themselves out of poverty.
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor said that government hasn’t been able to improve the teaching of science and maths in particular.
Science, technology and innovation (STI) are increasingly playing an important role in the economic performance of countries.
Indigenous knowledge can be used to bolster SA’s maligned maths and science proficiency.
South African matrics are passing at a higher rate. But this good news does not translate for the level of maths and science teaching and learning.
