Announcement of Successful Proposals for the Global Research Council Sustainable Devlopment Goals Pilot Call
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NRF)-FIRST RAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION (FREF) BLACK ACADEMICS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMME (BAAP) 2026 Read More >
-Research NuggetCould traditional medicine offer new clues for managing uterine fibroids?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, September 29, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetIndlela Ibuzwa Kwabaphambili:Can indigenous knowledge help shape environmental education in Africa? 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 September 21, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetKnowledge and Practices of Men and Women Regarding Infertility in the City of Tshwane, Pretoria, South Africa.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 August 28, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetWhat shapes women’s participation in South Africa’s workforce?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, August 12, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetArtificial intelligence shock in manufacturing: a threat or an opportunity for 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 August 3, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetHonesty, transparency and rigour: A study of public trust in scientists in South AfricaResearch 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 July 20, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetPolygamy in South African Television: A case study of isithembu portrayals in MnakwethuResearch 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 June 29, 2026Read more
-Research Nugget#FeesMustFall and the 2015/16 Student Movement in Popular MemoryResearch Nugget #FeesMustFall and the 2015/16 Student Movement in Popular Memory ~ In commemoration of 16 June 1976 A decade after the #FeesMustFall (#FMF) and #RhodesMustFall (#RMF) student movements, questions remain about how South Africans remember these protests and whether June 11, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetGlobal Decline in Marriage Rates with a Focus on South AfricaResearch Nugget Global Decline in Marriage Rates with a Focus on South Africa Marriage rates are declining globally, with fewer people marrying and many delaying marriage until later in life. In South Africa, a decline in marriage registrations; a rise May 29, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetErectile Dysfunction, Prostate Cancer Treatment, and Perceptions in Masculinity.Research Nugget Erectile Dysfunction, Prostate Cancer Treatment, and Perceptions in Masculinity. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men globally and is becoming an increasing public health concern. In South Africa, prostate cancer is the most common May 14, 2026Read more