NRF-SAASTA National Debate Competition proving that STEMI can open doors and take you places
With final school exams done and dusted for the year, it was finally an opportune time for learners from the top two schools, who triumphed in the NRF-SAASTA National Schools Debate Competition 2025
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World Conference of Science Journalists 2025: My Experience Manning the NRF-SAASTA Exhibition
Attending the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ2025) as part of the NRF-SAASTA team was an honour and a profoundly enriching experience. Hosted at the CSIR
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NRF-SAASTA Drives Community Empowerment in Ndwedwe Through DUT Science Shop Training Programme
Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal – In the heart of Ward 18, a story of community care and volunteerism is unfolding. The Durban University of Technology (DUT), through its Science Shop project
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Hands-On, Minds-On, Hearts-On! at the 26th Annual Southern African Association of Science and Technology Centres (SAASTEC) Conference
A jam-packed programme at the 26th Annual Southern African Association of Science and Technology Centres (SAASTEC) Conference
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World Conference of Science Journalists positive impact on DSTI/NRF-SAASTA journalist’s interns
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) through the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement, selected five science journalism interns
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NRF-SAASTA Lecture Highlights SAPRS Survey Findings and the Lessons for Science Engagement
South Africans hold a largely positive view of science and technology, but they want it to focus on addressing their everyday challenges such electricity, water and education. This was outlined during a public lecture hosted by the NRF-SAASTA
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FameLab South Africa 2025 winner Luther Chipembere targets Zero Hunger with AI innovation

Pretoria, 18 September 2025 – By the time you finish reading this paragraph, more than 50 people around the world will have died from hunger-related causes. Yet the world already produces enough food to feed everyone. This paradox drives Stellenbosch University researcher Luther Chipembere, who has developed an AI-powered “digital super brain”, to predict hunger before it strikes.

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Exclusive Interview with Dr. Mamoeletsi Mosia: Driving Innovation and Science Engagement in South Africa

As the coordinator of science engagement initiatives for South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF), the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (NRF-SAASTA) plays a vital role in bridging the gap between the country’s world-class research and public understanding. In this interview, NRF-SAASTA Managing Director Dr. Mamoeletsi Mosia discusses the organization’s evolving approach to elevating science’s reach and impact across all segments of society.

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