The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) cordially invites you to a conversation with Neil Macleod on Sanitation, the Cinderella in the climate change and human sustainability debate. Sanitation includes sewage treatment and solid waste disposal and is a topic that is not often spoken about as it is generally perceived as something unclean and a danger to […]
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Tozama Qwebani-Ogunleye will focus on SAYAS as the voice of young scientists in South Africa. She will discuss how the youth, through SAYAS, can contribute towards solutions to society’s challenges, influence policy decisions and contribute towards the development of scientific capacity in South Africa. Sudesh Sivarasu will give his views on the role of the […]
The provision of treatment, care and rehabilitation services for people with Mental, Neurological and Substance use (MNS) disorders is a multisectoral responsibility. Traditional healers have a unique role to play, especially in resource-limited settings. It is estimated that there are about 200 000 traditional healers as compared to 975 registered psychiatrists – who mostly practise […]
Background Scholarly book publishers present the foundational research that is drawn upon by policymakers, journalists, authors and researchers across the globe. ASSAf’s NSBPF is a representative body of publishers dedicated to the promotion of the scholarly book publishing sector in South Africa. In order to highlight and promote the value of local scholarly publishers to […]