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New research initiative targets high-growth entrepreneurs in SA

Research Reports

New research initiative targets high-growth entrepreneurs in SA

2 days

Where humans and baboons meet: Unruly takes center stage at The Baxter

Theatre

Where humans and baboons meet: Unruly takes center stage at The Baxter

21 Jul 2025

Supplied image: Wits University physicist Professor Andrew Forbes (left) and University of Cape Town paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji (right), presented with their joint 2024/2025 Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Awards by Oppenheimer Memorial Trust chair Rebecca Oppenheimer. Each has been awarded R2.5-million to further his groundbreaking research.

Higher Education

Double win for science as Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship awarded to two recipients

18 Jul 2025

SADiLaR announces and applauds sponsorship awardees for the 2025 cycle

Higher Education

SADiLaR announces and applauds sponsorship awardees for the 2025 cycle

Birgit Ottermann, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 8 Jul 2025

Image credit: USGS on Unsplash

Mining

Govt allocates R2.86bn to mineral, petroleum resources

3 Jul 2025

KITE 2025 addresses digitalisation of industrial manufacturing

4th Industrial Revolution

KITE 2025 addresses digitalisation of industrial manufacturing

Issued by KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition 2025 23 Jun 2025

Residential Property

Luxury home of Lottery “kingpin” frozen by Special Tribunal

Raymond Joseph 5 Jun 2025

Wits University researchers are scrambling to manage the fallout from the decision by US President Donald Trump to slash funding to South Africa. Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee / GroundUp

Higher Education

Wits scrambles to lessen fallout from Trump’s funding cuts

Aisling de Lange 21 May 2025

Mr Price, Artclub and Friends collaborate for limited-edition range

Fashion & Homeware

Mr Price, Artclub and Friends collaborate for limited-edition range

11 Mar 2025

Nominees revealed for 2025 Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards

Theatre

Nominees revealed for 2025 Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards

19 Feb 2025

AICPA Foundation launches the Barry C. Melancon Professional Accounting Research Fellowship

Accounting & Auditing

AICPA Foundation launches the Barry C. Melancon Professional Accounting Research Fellowship

Issued by AICPA & CIMA 25 Oct 2024

Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic celebrates one-year anniversary

Medical Research

Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic celebrates one-year anniversary

Issued by Restonic 18 Sep 2024

Medical Research

Dementia care takes a leap forward with new photo reminiscence therapy research

18 Sep 2024

SME confidence in South Africa bolstered by political changes

Research Reports

SME confidence in South Africa bolstered by political changes

16 Sep 2024

SADiLaR raises global visibility from Poland to Italy

Higher Education

SADiLaR raises global visibility from Poland to Italy

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 15 Jul 2024

(Image supplied) After its successful 2023 launch, The Loudest Roar, a space for young talents to test instincts, develop perspectives, and learn from industry veterans by voting for their Cannes favourites, is back

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2024: The Loudest Roar is back, giving voice to young creatives

18 Jun 2024

Microsoft is leading the discussion about responsible AI deployment in Africa.

4th Industrial Revolution

New AI for Africa report suggests a 'just transition' in the workplace

Lindsey Schutters 14 Jun 2024

Merchants on Long champions unique upcycled collection

Fashion & Homeware

Merchants on Long champions unique upcycled collection

3 Jun 2024

Exclusive market research workshops to be hosted only at the SAMRA Annual Conference 2024

Research

Exclusive market research workshops to be hosted only at the SAMRA Annual Conference 2024

Issued by SAMRA 7 May 2024

Child speech database research project attracts international attention

Higher Education

Child speech database research project attracts international attention

Birgit Ottermann, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 7 May 2024

Limited sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available at the SAMRA Annual Conference

Events & Conferencing

Limited sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available at the SAMRA Annual Conference

Issued by SAMRA 2 May 2024

Promising SA-first solution to convert paper sludge, food and textile waste into bioethanol

ESG

Promising SA-first solution to convert paper sludge, food and textile waste into bioethanol

Issued by Sappi 29 Apr 2024

SADiLaR funding helps launch the ǂKhomani | Hugh Brody Archive

Higher Education

SADiLaR funding helps launch the ǂKhomani | Hugh Brody Archive

Birgit Ottermann, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 25 Apr 2024

An authentic voice when using AI

Technology

An authentic voice when using AI

Marylou Kneale, Issued by Livingfacts 8 Apr 2024

Researching SMEs – not all SMEs are the same

SMEs

Researching SMEs – not all SMEs are the same

Issued by Livingfacts 8 Apr 2022

Source: SA government/@Twitter

Economy

Money and ageing: South African study shows cash grants help people live longer and have better memory function

14 Feb 2024

LaundReCycle, a unique, self-sufficient laundry has been successfully running at the Streetscapes Urban Farm in Cape Town. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Laundry offers free showers to homeless people

Ashraf Hendricks 30 Jan 2024

Healthcare

Discovery Insure and CMT: Safer roads, fewer claims

31 Oct 2023

New biodiversity research project launched

Climate Change

New biodiversity research project launched

19 Oct 2023

Gqeberha learner wins silver medal at Eskom science fair

Development

Gqeberha learner wins silver medal at Eskom science fair

12 Oct 2023

Image source: Kindel Media from

Health & Safety

Addressing the dress code: New PPE provision guidelines fit for women in mining

Kate Collier 16 Aug 2023

Social Media

Online outrage can benefit brands that take stances on social issues

Saeid Kermani Assistant,Peter Darke,Theo Noseworthy 16 Aug 2023

SU and Pham have retrofitted a taxi to become an EV. Source: Supplied

AutoTech

Stellenbosch University electric taxi project ramps up

15 Aug 2023

Members of the community at a fruit tree planting event in Lawley, December 2022
Photo credit: Michelle Sohn

Food, Water & Energy Security

Creating food sustainability by planting fruit trees this Mandela Day

18 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Liqui Fruit has launched its new packaging design, featuring a fresh and modern look

Packaging

Liqui Fruit's new fresh, modern packaging design launches

7 Jul 2023

SADiLaR-funded research gives a voice to Sepedi children with severe communication disabilities

Early Childhood Development

SADiLaR-funded research gives a voice to Sepedi children with severe communication disabilities

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 21 Jun 2023

All the 2021/2022 Corobrik SAIA Awards of Merit and Awards for Excellence winners

Architecture & Design

All the 2021/2022 Corobrik SAIA Awards of Merit and Awards for Excellence winners

9 May 2023

Pamsa Bursary and Research Programme opens for applications

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Pamsa Bursary and Research Programme opens for applications

3 May 2023

Source: Supplied. Mary Rodgers, a virus hunter and scientist at Abbott who works with the Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition.

HIV/AIDS

#HIVToday: Abbott's top scientist speaks to staying one step ahead of a constantly mutating virus

Katja Hamilton 28 Apr 2023

How cars 'waste' two thirds of their fuel

Fuel & Energy

How cars 'waste' two thirds of their fuel

Noël Brunetière 16 Mar 2023

Farms in cities: New study offers planners and growers food for thought

Agriculture

Farms in cities: New study offers planners and growers food for thought

Jan Hugo, Andy van den Dobbelsteen and Chrisna du Plessis 15 Mar 2023

How age, gender and education are influencing online retail adoption in SA - study

Research

How age, gender and education are influencing online retail adoption in SA - study

1 Mar 2023

Source © prykhodov Online retail in South Africa passed the R50bn milestone due to an ongoing boom in demand for home deliveries

E-commerce

SA online retail passes R50bn mark in 2022

23 Dec 2022

Innovative double-storey housing project for Khayelitsha

Affordable & Social Housing

Innovative double-storey housing project for Khayelitsha

Marecia Damons 21 Nov 2022

Afda honours film 'Delville Wood' wins at Loerie Awards

Higher Education

Afda honours film 'Delville Wood' wins at Loerie Awards

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 7 Nov 2022

Egypt eyes diplomatic payoff from hosting COP27 climate summit

Climate Change

Egypt eyes diplomatic payoff from hosting COP27 climate summit

Aidan Lewis 7 Nov 2022

Wunderman Thompson reveals world's most inspiring brands for 2022

Branding

Wunderman Thompson reveals world's most inspiring brands for 2022

Issued by VML 4 Nov 2022

How digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

Research

How digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

25 Oct 2022

Source: Je'nine May. Professor Suki Goodman, the dean of the Faculty of Commerce at UCT

Taxation & Regulation

UCT's Department of Finance and Tax celebrates 10-year anniversary

Stephen Langtry 19 Sep 2022

Source: © speedfighter

Media

Queen Elizabeth II: the end of the 'new Elizabethan age'

Laura Clancy 9 Sep 2022