Umagazini wakamuva unikeza izinhlobo ezahlukene zokufunda ezithakazelisayo: ukuphikisana ngohlelo lokulinganisa abacwaningi be-NRF, izinqubomgomo ze-smartphone zesikole, ubuliminingi kanye nokugqamisa abanikeli abafihliwe ocwaningweni. buff.ly/E3xVxmL

Die jongste uitgawe bied 'n verskeidenheid interessante leesstof: die waarde van die NRF se navorsersgraderingstelsel, slimfoonbeleide by hoërskole, die kognitiewe voordele van veeltaligheid, en die uitlig van verborge bydraers tot navorsing. buff.ly/E3xVxmL

The latest issue offers a variety of interesting reads: the cheetah census, the value of the NRF researcher rating system, high school smartphone policies, cognitive benefits of multilingualism and highlighting hidden contributors to research. buff.ly/E3xVxmL

We recognise the essential role that peer review plays in maintaining research quality. We take this opportunity to thank all those who review for the South African Journal of Science: buff.ly/ozzz8OJ #PeerReviewWeek #PRW2026

It is that time of the year again! We celebrate #PeerReviewWeek 2026. The theme this year is 'Peer Review Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality'. Click here buff.ly/Zl6ZzIA to see events and activities planned around the globe.

📢 Vacancy reminder: ASSAf invites applications from outstanding scholars to serve as Editor-in-Chief of the South African Journal of Science, South Africa’s premier multidisciplinary scholarly journal. Click here for more information: buff.ly/H4w9jag Application deadline: 16 September 2026

Uhlelo lukaJulayi/Agasti lubukhoma! Futhi yeka ukuthi luyincwadi ethokozisayo kanjani: ukulima emanzini eNtshonalanga Kapa, izilinganiso zokuhlola ucwaningo, ukutshala imali kumawayini amahle, ukubuyekezwa kwezincwadi okuhehayo kanye nokuphawula okunikeza ulwazi. sajs.co.za/en/issue/vie...

Die Jul/Aug-uitgawe is regstreeks beskikbaar! En wat 'n interessante leesstof is dit tog: akwakultuur in die Wes-Kaap, statistieke in navorsingsevaluering, belegging in goeie wyne, aanloklike boekresensies en insiggewende kommentare. sajs.co.za/en/issue/vie...

The Jul/Aug issue is live! And what an interesting read it is: aquaculture in the Western Cape, metrics in research evaluation, investing in fine wines, enticing Book Reviews and informative Commentaries. sajs.co.za/en/issue/vie...

📢 Vacancy: Editor-in-Chief of the South African Journal of Science ASSAf invites applications from outstanding scholars to serve as Editor-in-Chief of the SAJS, South Africa’s premier multidisciplinary scholarly journal. More info: buff.ly/wXjZae4 Deadline: 15 Sep. 2026

📢The submission deadline for Commentaries for a Discussion Series on hidden contributors to research is closing soon, 30 June. Don’t miss your opportunity to contribute to the discussion. More info: buff.ly/vGfTePD

📢 Don’t forget to register to attend the workshop 'Navigating the scholarly publishing landscape in 2026' next week. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Early career researchers are invited to attend the workshop 'Navigating the scholarly publishing landscape in 2026'. Look forward to seeing you there! 🗓 Date: 19 June 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00–13:00 SAST 📍 Venue: Zoom / YouTube 📋 Programme & registration: buff.ly/QRwtQSA

Krige reviews ‘Clawing Back’: Drawing on extensive engagement, James offers a nuanced ethnography and a significant intervention in contemporary debates on economic and social justice. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

Boughey reviews ‘Decolonial Options in Higher Education’: A fascinating opportunity to engage with authors about their work as a good many of the talks reflect on what has previously been published or said. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

The life and legacy of Professor Roseanne Denise Diab (1949–2026): Environmental scientist, institution builder and champion of women in science. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

Wholesale clearing of Lesotho mountain shrubs for grazing risks erosion, water loss and biodiversity decline in the Maloti-Drakensberg. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG12 #SDG15

Abiye presents the Johannesburg Local Meteoric Water Line based on decadal rainfall stable isotope data. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

We know who cites research. But do we know who funds it? 💰 Today, the Barcelona Declaration WG on Funding Metadata is publishing 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚: 𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and a companion background document. 🔗 barcelona-declaration.org/news/2026052...

Pouris provides a critical retrospective on South Africa’s evolving National System of Innovation, situating its trajectory within global debates on science and development. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG4 #SDG9

A human femur and tibia were recovered from Border Cave in South Africa in 1941–1942 but were subsequently lost. The bones present an interesting set of metrical contrasts. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

Nxumalo & Mathipa-Mdakane show how understanding the specific research productivity patterns of historically disadvantaged institutions is critical for making investments where they are most needed. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG

Some of ecology’s biggest lessons take decades to emerge. Long-term grassland fire and nutrient addition experiments in South Africa reveal hidden ecosystem shifts that short studies cannot detect. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

Tucker and Lana report on testing of a novel methodology of a non-traditional deep-time geochronometer to age date continental sedimentary successions and co-occurring fossil assemblages. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

While we consider sunny South Africa to be ideal for tourism, indices for beach and urban tourism reveal greater nuance in climatic suitability. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG13

AI is already part of everyday research practice. The question for journals is therefore no longer whether AI will be used, but how its use should be governed in ways that protect transparency, accountability and fairness. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

Van Tol & Kotze’s study demonstrates the value of coupling hydrological and slope stability models to predict rainfall-induced landslides in South Africa’s high-risk catchments. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG6 #SDG13 #SDG15

Can digital tools help Africa's smallholder farmers tackle climate risks? Dudu et al.’s review exposes the gaps and calls for stronger research partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG1 #SDG2 #SDG9

The WEF Global Risks Report 2026 warns us that the struggles of the poor and vulnerable remain invisible to global elites, reminding us that security for all requires changes in power relations. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG16 #SDG17

Ndaleni et al. call for the revision of fish common and scientific names that carry offensive connotations, as an important step toward fostering respect, inclusivity and cultural sensitivity in scientific practice. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG10

The May/June issue is live, with a good selection of reviews, commentaries and original research…climate-resilient agriculture, research productivity in HDIs and missing bones from Border Cave… sajs.co.za/en/issue/vie...