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Whizz kids: The 2025 cohort of the National Science and Technology Forum’s Brilliants Programme. Photos: National Science and Technology Forum

Top pupils get wings to help SA soar

Through the NSTF Brilliants Programme, a group of top maths and science learners are becoming tomorrow’s problem-solvers, innovators and leaders

The Centre for Advanced Training and Innovative Research (CATIR) — a joint initiative between United States-based biotechnology company Thermo Fisher Scientific, the South African Medical Research Council and the department of science, innovation and technology was unveiled on 16 July. (@ma_mohapeloa/X)

New science hub bridges lab-skills gap for underprivileged students

The facility aims to equip future scientists with skills to lead research and healthcare advancements in the country

DRC physics and maths educator Dr Raïssa Malu (centre) with students from the University of Lesotho, Mathai Ramahlele (left) and Mosa Masupha (right). Photo: Heather Dugmore

Pioneer is bringing science education alive on the continent

Dr Raïssa Malu inspired students at the African School of Fundamental Physics and Applications, held in Eastern Cape this year

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Build bond between science and society

New ideas and technologies can provide solutions but in unethical hands they can be dangerous

Professor Bernard Slippers is interim director of Future Africa; Professor Stephanie Burton is vice principal: Research and Postgraduate Education, at the University of Pretoria

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

Graduates are being left in the lurch by a higher education department that is simply unable to deliver the crucial certificates proving their qualifications – in some cases dating back to 1992

The best paying degrees to study

Although youth unemployment remains a problem for the country, more and more graduates are finding jobs

Temba Bavuma is a proud person and failure will not be countenanced for long. (AFP)

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’

(John McCann)

‘SA must build a science industry’

UCT’s Drug Discovery and Development Centre provides a model for this

Top Nehawu officials Fikile Slovo Majola

Decolonise science at your peril

Students who want to throw Western science out of universities need to rethink their ideas

What started as a bizarre press release touting a “potential HIV cure” has gone viral leading media houses all over the world to lash out over firm Zion Medical’s latest claims.

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.

The Maths Centre’s aim is to inculcate a love of maths and science and to make learning fun.

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.

According to a university report

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.

Science should be every little girl’s dream

Science, technology and innovation (STI) are increasingly playing an important role in the economic performance of countries.

Graphic: John McCann

Bring ‘home science’ into the class

Indigenous knowledge can be used to bolster SA’s maligned maths and science proficiency.

South Africa’s secondary education system must find better ways to prepare matriculants for tertiary education.

Behind the matric results: The story of maths and science

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.

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor.

South Africans must move beyond bumper-sticker science

It is children and young people in South Africa who are encouraged to learn about science.

Grants for bioscientists

A top young researcher could claim a research grant of R31 200 as part of an initiative to encourage participation among youth in the bioscience field

Choosing the course that’s right for you

The MBA has been a recognised qualification, and the individuals who have earned it have achieved a broad understanding of management skills.

African science on the rise

Engineers, oceanographers and chemists in eight African countries will benefit from three grants of $800 000 each from a new initiative.

The naked scientists are coming back

It’s an ideal time for researchers to make their voices heard. Especially if their research is particularly yucky, icky or cool.