Strengthening Science Engagement Partnerships: NRF-SAASTA hosts Beijing Delegation
The leadership of the NRF-SAASTA and the Beijing Association for Science and Technology (BAST) recently discovered that they have much more in common than the distance and cultural divide would suggest.
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Empowering Educators: Komatsu and Harmony Educator Workshop
The Komatsu and Harmony Educator Workshop, held from 10 – 12 February 2026, brought together educators from Free State and Northern Cape schools. These were schools identified in areas where Komatsu and Harmony have operations.
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Inspiring Future Scientists: NRF-SAASTA and Komatsu Join Forces to Empower Grade 11 Learners
A partnership between NRF-SAASTA and Komatsu is helping to shape the next generation of scientists by equipping Grade 11 learners with the tools, motivation and exposure needed to succeed in science-related careers.
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NRF-SAASTA National Debate Competition proving that STEMI can open doors and take you places
With final school exams done and dusted for the year, it was finally an opportune time for learners from the top two schools, who triumphed in the NRF-SAASTA National Schools Debate Competition 2025
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World Conference of Science Journalists 2025: My Experience Manning the NRF-SAASTA Exhibition
Attending the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ2025) as part of the NRF-SAASTA team was an honour and a profoundly enriching experience. Hosted at the CSIR
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NRF-SAASTA Drives Community Empowerment in Ndwedwe Through DUT Science Shop Training Programme
Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal – In the heart of Ward 18, a story of community care and volunteerism is unfolding. The Durban University of Technology (DUT), through its Science Shop project
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Call for Applications: SA Women in Science Awards
Placing Women at the Centre of Science, Technology and Innovation

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) calls for applications for the 2026 South African Women in Science Awards. The awards recognise and reward exceptional women scientists and researchers, and profile them as role models for younger women. The awards are made to Distinguished Women Researchers and Distinguished Young Women Researchers in the categories of the Humanities and Social Sciences, the Natural (Life and Physical) and . . .

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Exclusive Interview with Dr. Mamoeletsi Mosia: Driving Innovation and Science Engagement in South Africa

As the coordinator of science engagement initiatives for South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF), the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (NRF-SAASTA) plays a vital role in bridging the gap between the country’s world-class research and public understanding. In this interview, NRF-SAASTA Managing Director Dr. Mamoeletsi Mosia discusses the organization’s evolving approach to elevating science’s reach and impact across all segments of society.

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