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RSSAf honours UKZN’s Prof Vincent Nyamori

Achievers KwaZulu-Natal University of KwaZulu-Natal October 29, 2023

The Royal Society of South Africa (RSSAf) has honoured Professor of Inorganic Chemistry and Material Science Vincent Nyamori with a Fellowship (FRSSAf) for his outstanding contributions to furthering science in South Africa. Nyamori is committed to the profession of chemical sciences, where his scientific research has accrued distinction and... Read more

UFS academic receives prestigious FS agriculturalist of the year award

Achievers University of the Free State October 13, 2023

Prof Frikkie Maré, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State (UFS), recently walked away with the Agricultural Writers SA’s Agriculturalist of the Year award for the Free State. “I feel honoured. Although I do not work to get recognition,... Read more

Oppenheimer research grant shortlist announced

Achievers September 9, 2023

The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer research grant shortlist has been announced: Dr Lova Marline (right) from Madagascar is shortlisted for the award for her proposal on Bioindicators of biodiversity, air quality and climate change: leveraging non-charismatic groups, bryophytes and lichens, in the tropical Afro-Malagasy Region. Dr Matthew Burnett from Pietermaritzburg... Read more

NRF awards SA’s top researchers, scientists for 2023

Achievers September 9, 2023

The 2023 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards honoured some of the country’s high-achieving researchers and scientists at a prestigious ceremony held in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal last night (31 August 2023). This year, the awards were held under the theme Celebrating 20 years of the SKA Project in South Africa. The... Read more

Intern joins Jeffreys Bay wind farm

Achievers Eastern Cape August 17, 2023

More than 90 young students have leapt to complete their studies to kick off their careers through the national Globeleq South Africa’s internship programme, which was created to develop young technical staff for the renewable energy industry in 2015. One of this year’s cohort, S’nenhlanhla Phakathi, a Bachelor... Read more

Vuyolwethu Badi: From humble beginning to industry leader

Achievers August 9, 2023

Vuyolwethu Badi, a seasoned Professional Quantity Surveyor with over 16 years of experience in the South African Built Environment, is making a significant impact in the industry. As a Director and Shareholder at RLB, a prominent global cost consultancy firm, her journey to success has been marked by determination,... Read more

Dr Edward Nkadimeng recognised as a leading innovator

Achievers University of the Witwatersrand July 28, 2023

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce that Dr Edward Nkadimeng has been recognised as a Leading Innovator in Technology and Innovation by the Mail and Guardian in its 200 Young South Africans initiative for 2023. This highlights Dr Nkadimeng’s contributions and remarkable achievements in advancing technology... Read more

UKZN master’s graduate with cerebral palsy explores human trafficking

Achievers University of KwaZulu-Natal July 27, 2023

Nkululeko Muthwa, who uses a wheelchair due to cerebral palsy, was thrilled to graduate with his Masters’s in Social Sciences for his research that looks at South Africa’s ability to combat human trafficking. Due to his physical impairment, Muthwa required full-time assistance at his residence on campus. Muthwa’s mother Tina... Read more

A small-town UFS student with a big dream

Achievers University of the Free State July 26, 2023

Hailing from the small town of Olifantshoek, Machalline Diergaardt, a recent graduate and a beneficiary of the REISA Solar scholarship programme has dedicated herself to becoming a qualified teacher in order to give back to her community. Driven by a passion for education and a strong desire to positively... Read more

Youth entrepreneurship programme celebrates 2023 Innovator Trust graduates

Achievers Opportunities July 26, 2023

Celebrations were in full throng this Youth Month as fifty young South Africans from across the country were announced as graduates of the 2023 Innovator Trust Youth Entrepreneurship Programme. The graduation was held through an online, virtual ceremony earlier this month. More popularly known as YEP, the Innovator Trust... Read more