Category: NRF in the News

The National Research Foundation (NRF) hosted the Societal Impact of Research Workshop on 26 January 2026, attended by Deputy Vice-Chancellors responsible for research, representatives from Universities South Africa (USAf), and research support staff from public universities across South Africa. The

CAPE TOWN / SUTHERLAND, SOUTH AFRICA – Astronomers using the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) have solved a cosmic mystery surrounding one of the most extreme stars known, WOH G64. While recent dramatic fading led many to believe the star had

This framework outlines a collaborative strategy by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) in partnership with the South African National Space Agency and other strategic partners. The strategy, which is implemented by the Nation Research Foundation (NRF), aims

The International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development (IAU–OAD) and the Office of Kgosana Dr Koketso Rakhudu have formalised a partnership aimed at leveraging astronomy to drive socio-economic transformation within the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN). The signing of the

The National Research Foundation and the UK’s Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) the have officially renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirming their commitment to continued collaboration in research and innovation ecosystems. The renewed MoU builds on a strong

The Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC), hosted annually by Telkom, took place from 30 November to 03 December 2025 at Kogelberg Biosphere near Hermanus. This year’s theme, Africa’s Ascent: Towards a sustainable and resilient future enabled by

Science infrastructure is not just critical for the generation of new scientific knowledge and the development of researchers and scientists. Science infrastructure also has immense potential to drive socio- economic development for local communities and stimulate science tourism. Over the

The National Research Foundation (NRF) co-hosted an interactive session titled People, Planet, and Possibility: Systems Science Meets Journalism for Wellbeing with the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) on 04 December 2025 at the World Conference of Science Journalists

By Dr Anton Binneman / NRF–SAASTA On the slopes of the Magaliesberg, surrounded by quiet farmland and wind-cut ridges, stands a radio telescope with a story few South Africans know; a story that stretches from the heart of the Cradle

Statement from the Future Earth Africa Hub Leadership Centre’s Consortium at the G20 Africa’s Scientific Renaissance – A vision for sustainability The National Research Foundation (NRF), in its capacity as the secretariat of the Future Earth Africa Hub in collaboration