All South Africa articles
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OpinionFinding brightness in the depth of power cuts
The illuminating lessons I learned from living with loadshedding
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NewsSouth African scientists could face year in prison unless registered with national standards body, under proposed law
Researchers warn that registration offers little benefit and that the associated costs will disadvantage early-career researchers
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BusinessSouth African Lawsuit challenges Sasol’s ethylene monopoly
Plastics producer Safripol says high prices mean it can’t compete with imported materials
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CareersHow Bathabile Ramalapa is making a place for chemistry in health innovation
The award-winning scientist is solving health problems in the global south and inspiring other girls to follow suit
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NewsHow deadly pesticides ended up in the food of South Africa’s poorest citizens
Aldicarb and terbufos – pesticides tightly controlled or banned elsewhere – are killing people in the nation’s townships
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ResearchPlaying her part in building South Africa’s scientific reputation
Meet Pinkie Ntola, an early-career Black researcher who is passionate about being a credible scientist, an inspiring teacher and a supportive mentor
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BusinessFire during riots exposes environmental impact of improperly stored agrochemicals
UPL accused of illegally storing hazardous chemicals that were released after arson attack at South African warehouse
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FeatureThe labs pointing to a greener future for Africa
Tackling climate is not just a job for scientists in more developed countries. Munyaradzi Makoni talks to researchers in Kenya and South Africa to find out more
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OpinionChemists amid coronavirus: John Woodland
A medicinal chemist in South Africa sees his research ‘ground to a halt’ and worries about restrictions being lifted as infections are rising
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PodcastSodium cyanide
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Baia Mare disaster, when toxic sodium cyanide spilled from a gold processing plant led to ecological damage on a huge scale.
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OpinionThe case for South Africa as the next pharma hub
Flow chemistry could drive regional manufacturing in Africa
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CareersMoving to South Africa
With a thriving chemical industry, the country could offer an exciting new life
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NewsSuppression of academic freedom a ‘global crisis’
Universities around the world under attack as states and groups seek to silence free thought
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News
Large HIV vaccine trial to launch in South Africa
US funding agency will enlist 5400 people for HIV vaccine study in South Africa in November