Dressed in their neatest surgical scrubs and running shoes, a group of UCT students proved that a little discomfort can go a long way, raising over R100,000 for the Children’s…
Five South African neuroscientists have been named in Research.com’s 2026 World Online Ranking of Best Neuroscientists! South Africa (13 May 2026) – Research.com has released the fifth edition of…
Prevention starts with a ‘click’. Through the Be Quick To Click initiative, UCT is educating and empowering families to fight back against road trauma by buckling up and keeping children…
It’s birds without borders! A first-of-its-kind project in South Africa aims to better understand the path of migratory shorebirds listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Velddrif, South…
Rediscovering her “why” in the operating theatre, Tshegofatso put her books aside two days before a big test to work alongside doctors who would inspire her to be a physician…
Through her ‘Endure For Her’ campaign, Suzy Whall is turning an intense endurance challenge into a meaningful mission supporting MOSAIC. Cape Town, South Africa (19 March 2026) – At…
A newly-discovered sea snail found in Cape Town’s Great African Seaforest has highlighted the remarkable biodiversity of our underwater kelp worlds! Cape Town, South Africa (03 February 2026) –…
A security officer’s daughter is graduating, thanks to a community that stepped in when money became the greatest obstacle. Cape Town, South Africa (19 January 2026) – Nicolette Shingange…
Eight researchers from five South African universities have just earned Google PhD Fellowships, one of the world’s most competitive academic honours awarded to fewer than 300 PhD students globally! …
Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researcher Awards recognise scientists and social scientists whose work has shaped their fields. This year, 11 South Africans have made the cut, representing four different universities. …
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