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So, who is South Africa’s new Minister of Science and Technology?

Engela DuvenageApril 12, 2018April 12, 2018

by Engela DuvenageApril 12, 2018April 12, 2018

South Africa’s new Minister of Science and Technology, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, likes things to be done on time. She’s solution-driven and prefers preparing properly for briefings and other...

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I-MeerKAT Ithola Obekungaziwa eMkhathini

Sibusiso BiyelaJuly 22, 2016July 22, 2016

by Sibusiso BiyelaJuly 22, 2016July 22, 2016

UMSHINI wokucwaninga izinkanyezi ozoba omkhulu kunayo yonke emhlabeni uvulwe ngokomthetho esifundazweni se-Northern Cape ngoMgqibelo odlule. Lomshini wakhiwa abacwaningi nonjiniyela bakhona la eNingizimu Afrika. Ukuvulwa kwalomshini...

Space & Astronomy

MeerKAT Puts South Africa on the Map

Sibusiso BiyelaJuly 20, 2016July 29, 2016

by Sibusiso BiyelaJuly 20, 2016July 29, 2016

TOP government officials bore witness to the launch of what is on its way to being the most powerful telescope in the world. The...

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Between science and society: Northern Cape communities struggle with the telescope in their backyards

Paul KennedyMay 31, 2016May 31, 2016

by Paul KennedyMay 31, 2016May 31, 2016

“Will the SKA affect pregnancies in the area?” The question comes in Afrikaans, in a rough voice belonging to someone who has lived a much...

Policy & Development

South African science is making its mark – but still has a way to go

AdminBraaiMay 7, 2015May 7, 2015

by AdminBraaiMay 7, 2015May 7, 2015

John Butler-Adam, University of Pretoria Foundation essay: This article is part of a series marking the launch of The Conversation in Africa. Our foundation essays...

Policy & Development

Government links innovators and business

Sarah WildFebruary 3, 2015February 3, 2015

by Sarah WildFebruary 3, 2015February 3, 2015

Government is trying to close the gap between innovation and businesses, with the introduction of the “innovation bridge”. Tuesday marks day one of South Africa’s...

Human & Social Policy & Development

SA, UK spearhead R500-million fund for joint scientific research

Sarah WildSeptember 18, 2014October 16, 2014

by Sarah WildSeptember 18, 2014October 16, 2014

Scientific partnerships are about “finding things that matter to both our societies”, Professor Robin Grimes, chief scientific adviser in the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office,...