When Tlhonolofatso Tebele reflects on the ocean, his words reveal reverence and a deep understanding of its significance for life on Earth. “The ocean moves, breathes, and interacts with the atmosphere,” he notes with thoughtfulness. “Even the smallest changes in its temperature ripple through ecosystems, weather, fish populations and people’s lives.”

For Justice Lebotsa, who grew up in a farming household, witnessing the painful cycle of post-harvest waste firsthand was something he simply could not ignore. To him, it was more than wasted produce; he saw untapped potential, a chance to turn loss into lasting relief and sustainable livelihoods for farmers like his own family.

Dr Kai-Sikhakhane's recent PhD research focused on nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) concentrations in the Highveld region, around Wakkerstroom in the Mpumalanga province. Her mission was to understand how much NO₂ is in the air, where it comes from, and generate data that others can use to explore what this means for the health of people and the environment they depend on.

"The thing is," Dr Nompumelelo Baso-Mdiza, a Botanist, freshwater ecologist, and founder of Baso R-Analytics, points out, "much of the research often studies climate change and invasive species separately."

Wetlands are the lifeblood of our landscapes often unseen yet utterly vital. But what if the key to knowing where these crucial ecosystems are and how they change lies far above, in the silent gaze of satellites? The story of Mpho Sadiki reveals how.

What if the ocean could speak – what stories would it tell about the communities that rely on it, the creatures that live within it, and the knowledge passed down across generations?

The truth is, not every scientist gets published. Not because their work isn’t valuable, but because the process is long, competitive, and often shaped by rules that don’t account for all types of research or researchers...

What secrets do South Africa’s caves hold about microplastics? The answer lies at the heart of Dr Thendo Mutshekwa’s scientific journey...

As part of their research, Dr Ntshidi and her team compared tap water with purified water from a local water purification outlet...

Lumko’s research aims to map the distribution and impacts of Mexican Feather Grass, bringing much-needed attention back to the problem and..

Behind every discovery is a curious, passionate researcher with a story worth sharing. Science is human! Let’s tell those stories

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