South Africa's coal mines to process low-grade coal to produce quality products
South Africa’s best-quality coal, located in the central Highveld basin, is depleting and alternative sources of coal need to be developed to supply the…
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Planting the town green for Earth Day
Go green and plant a few trees this Earth Day. Your kids and their kids will thank you.Studies have shown that schools with tree coverage have a low prevalence…
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Minister Naledi Pandor briefs media on DST R7.4 billion budget ahead of delivering the Budget Vote Speech in National Assembly Chamber, 19 February
The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, will brief the media in Parliament on Tuesday 19 April at 10am, on the Department of Science and…
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Research into the psyche of an African soldier
For the last decade the CSIR has been building a behavioural sciences capability geared to assist military and defence related clients in soldier selection and…
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World Water Day celebrated with an innovative purpose
On 22 March 2016, the global community celebrated World Water Day (WWD). In South Africa, WWD coincides with the National Water Week, which serves as a…
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Integrating informal waste pickers into the economy
CSIR waste experts are investigating ways in which informal waste pickers – individuals picking through bin bags at kerbside, recovering valuable recyclables…
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The CSIR showcases its work at the inaugural South African Business Incubation Conference
Several enterprises supported by the CSIR’s Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC) programme showcased their products at the inaugural South…
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease: CSIR shares expertise on detection and management of foot-and-mouth disease
The CSIR recently hosted a Southern Africa Network for Biosciences and National Research Foundation-funded Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) workshop at its…
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