Category: Science Matters

Research Nugget Could traditional medicine offer new clues for managing uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumours of the uterus that can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and infertility. They affect up to 70–80% of women by age 50,

Research Nugget Indlela Ibuzwa Kwabaphambili: Can indigenous knowledge help shape environmental education in Africa? For generations, African communities have developed knowledge about their local environments through observation, experience and practices passed from one generation to another. This indigenous knowledge includes

Research Nugget Knowledge and Practices of Men and Women Regarding Infertility in the City of Tshwane, Pretoria, South Africa. Infertility is a significant public health concern that affects both men and women, yet it remains surrounded by stigma, misconceptions and

Research Nugget What shapes women’s participation in South Africa’s workforce? Women’s participation in the labour force has been linked to economic development, financial independence and greater gender equality. Despite increased opportunities for women to participate in South Africa’s labour market,

Research Nugget Artificial intelligence shock in manufacturing: a threat or an opportunity for South Africa’s labour market? Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming manufacturing by improving efficiency, automating production processes and increasing competitiveness. In South Africa, where manufacturing contributes to economic

Research Nugget Honesty, transparency and rigour: A study of public trust in scientists in South Africa Public trust in scientists influences how people respond to scientific issues such as public health, climate change, and misinformation. Although concerns have grown about

Research Nugget Polygamy, or isithembu (more accurately, polygyny), remains a recognised cultural practice in some South African communities. While television programmes such as Mnakwethu have made the practice highly visible and sparked widespread public debate, little research has examined how