Category: Research Nugget

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

Research 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

Research 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

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

Research Nugget How Family Life Shapes Stronger Communities: Insights from South Africa There is limited research which examines how family function and social cohesion are connected, particularly within the South African context. Families play a central role in shaping how

Research Nugget Understanding Mental Health Stigma: The experiences of mothers raising children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Mental health stigma remains a significant global challenge, particularly within communities where an understanding of mental illness is limited. Despite increased awareness of mental health

Research 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

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

Research 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

Research 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