February 15
Africa: South Africa Steps Up Cancer Data Gathering
South Africa has begun collecting data on cancer directly from patients for the first time, to help shape national cancer policies and resourcing. Read more »
December 22, 2023
South Africa: Breakthrough Raspberry TB Meds Available for Children
A new child-friendly formulation of rifapentine, approved for TB prevention in children, promises easier access and improved treatment outcomes. Read more »
December 09, 2023
South Africa: Research Council Supports South Africa's Young Researchers
The Human Science Research Council (HSRC) says it is reshaping the landscape for emerging researchers in Africa through its commitment to mentorship. Read more »
March 03, 2023
South Africa: South Africa's Energy Crisis 'Harming Research Integrity'
Researchers in South Africa are feeling the effects of the country's continuing power cuts and fear for the impact the electricity crisis is having on their research output. Read more »
February 22, 2023
South Africa: South Africa's R&D Spending Declined During Covid-19
South Africa's overall research and development (R&D) spending dropped by 7.6 per cent in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, but R&D expenditure in the government… Read more »
December 07, 2022
South Africa: Square Kilometre Array's Scope Shows African Astronomers Bright Future
African astronomers point to a golden age of astronomy on the continent as work starts in South Africa on the world's biggest telescope. Read more »
July 07, 2006
South Africa: Physics' Long Road to Freedom
For South Africa, 1955 was an interesting year. Fans of sport or culture will tell you it was the year both soccer hero Jomo Sono and the brilliant Johannesburg artist William… Read more »