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 >
Strengthening Science, Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and South Africa Read More >
-Research NuggetPublic Service Delivery and Human Rights: What South Africa and Uganda Can Learn from Each OtherResearch Nugget Public Service Delivery and Human Rights: What South Africa and Uganda Can Learn from Each Other Public service delivery plays a critical role in improving people’s quality of life, especially in developing countries. Despite having policies and systems March 30, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetAre Chemicals in Sanitary Pads A Hidden Health Risks?Research Nugget Are Chemicals in Sanitary Pads A Hidden Health Risk? Public service delivery plays a critical role in improving people’s quality of life, especially in developing countries. Despite having policies and systems in place, both South Africa and Uganda March 16, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetAstronomy as a strategic driver for sustainable developmentResearch Nugget Astronomy as a strategic driver for sustainable development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq3T5VQkzZg The International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development (IAU OAD) is hosted by the NRF–SAAO, a business unit of the National Research Foundation (NRF). Traditional development approaches are February 24, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetThe Missing Middle: Funding gaps for mid-career researchers in South AfricaResearch Nugget The Missing Middle: Funding gaps for mid-career researchers in South Africa Mid-career researchers are at risk of falling into a critical gap where they are no longer eligible for early-career support but are not yet sufficiently established to February 10, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetParental Concerns Around Children’s Road Safety En Route to SchoolResearch Nugget Parental Concerns Around Children’s Road Safety En Route to School Children’s safety in traffic is a major concern globally, with traffic injuries recognised as a leading cause of preventable death among children and young people. Children in low- January 26, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetHow Social Media Shopping Affects Well-Being in South AfricaResearch Nugget How Social Media Shopping Affects Well-Being in South Africa Social media has become part of everyday life for millions of South Africans. Beyond communication and entertainment, it has also become a space for shopping and self-expression. Yet the January 16, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetContributions of Social Media to Paratransit and Minibus Taxi Challenges in South AfricaResearch Nugget Contributions of Social Media to Paratransit and Minibus Taxi Challenges in South Africa In South Africa, minibus taxis, are the most popular form of public transport. These taxis dominate the market, but many operators still rely on informal December 17, 2025Read more
-Research NuggetMoney Does Not Stay, It Is a Visitor — I Blew It!Research Nugget Money Does Not Stay, It Is a Visitor — I Blew It! Modern culture often links happiness with material wealth, yet many who suddenly gain large sums of money quickly lose it all. In South Africa’s unequal society, December 2, 2025Read more
-Research NuggetFestive-Season Gender-Based Violence in South AfricaResearch Nugget Festive-Season Gender-Based Violence in South Africa Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of South Africa’s most urgent social and criminal challenges. While South Africa has frameworks to combat GBV, enforcement remains inconsistent. Law-enforcement agencies face heavier workloads in December November 17, 2025Read more
-Research NuggetFresh vs Dry Lemongrass TeaResearch Nugget Fresh vs Dry Lemongrass Tea Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a common herbal tea in many African homes, known for its refreshing flavour and healing properties. Although lemongrass is used in both its fresh and dried forms, very little October 27, 2025Read more