Young Science Stars to represent South Africa at Taiwan Science Fair
Two Eskom Expo for Young Scientists winners are set to represent South Africa at the prestigious Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF). Karabo Mpuru, a former…
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SALT marks two decades of astronomical discovery
The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), Africa’s largest optical telescope and one of the most powerful in the world, recently marked 20 years as a…
Apply for NSFAS Funding
Only 3 Weeks Left to Apply for NSFAS Funding! If you’re a South African student hoping to study at a public university or TVET college…
Women in Science Awards 2025 will be held in Bloemfontein on August 21
As the country marks Women’s Month, the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has announced the finalists for the 2025 South African Women in Science Awards…
South Africa’s top researchers recognised at NRF Awards 2025
The 2025 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards ceremony recently honoured South Africa’s top researchers and scientists in a grand celebration of innovation and excellence. This year’s event…
Prestigious NSTF-South32 Awards Honour South Africa’s Top Science Innovators
The National Science and Technology Forum-South32 (NSTF-South32) Awards were recently held in Cape Town and Johannesburg, honouring top achievements in science, engineering, technology, and innovation. The awards,…
Carnarvon High School Students Represent South Africa at International Robotics Competition
Seven students from Carnarvon High School, all in grades 9 and 10, went to an international robotics competition in Marrakech, Morocco and placed 33rd out of 66 teams. There were teams from 50 different countries that participated in the competition.
BABESGOTBYTES: How This NPO is Helping Girls and Women Succeed in the IT Industry
Science Stars chats to Phindiwe Nqanqaru about her journey from being a young woman who didn’t have access to coding education to co-founding an NPO that creates spaces where women and girls can be empowered through technology and innovation.
Deputy Minister of the Department of Science and Innovation Visits RLabs in Mitchells Plain
The Deputy Minister, Buti Manamela, from the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), visited the Reconstructed Living Labs (RLabs) facility on Thursday, May 25, in Westridge, Mitchells Plain.
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South Africa will play key role in putting the first woman on the moon.
In just a few months, construction will start on a communications facility in Matjiesfontein, situated in the Central Karoo District Municipality, that will assist with NASA’s Artemis project. The Artemis project aims to put the first woman and person of colour on the moon by December 2025.