National Research Foundation.
autonomous statutory body of South Africa
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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NRF study highlights employee wellbeing issues in South Africa.Some support1 report
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The National Research Foundation in South Africa adopted a policy to support regional open science initiatives and promote collaboration.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The National Research Foundation (NRF) is providing grant funding for research, which is currently under discussion via a parliamentary question in the National Assembly.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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President Ramaphosa announces a plan based on findings from the National Research Foundation.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Funding issues arise between NRF and Wits, highlighting disparities between postgraduate and undergraduate levels within the Presidential PhD Programme.Some support1 report
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Around National Research Foundation this week
News at the entities that move National Research Foundation most-
Africa OperationalShort-haul supplies are pushing Brent crude to record premiums while high freight costs widen spot discounts for African crude.Moves National Research Foundation
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South Africa Shared contextThe South African government is considering measures to ease the financial burden caused by rising fuel prices.Moves National Research Foundation
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Cyril Ramaphosa StructuralMultiple African nations report political and social developments, including Ramaphosa's trade warnings and Shakahola convictions in Kenya.Moves National Research Foundation
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National Student Financial Aid Scheme Mentioned togetherTreasury announced funding details for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme for Parliament consideration.Moves National Research Foundation
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Eastern Cape Shared contextThe remains of a victim are destined for burial in the Eastern Cape, following testimony in an inquiry held in Johannesburg.Moves National Research Foundation
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Blade Nzimande Mentioned togetherMinister Blade Nzimande visited the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Gqeberha to support science initiatives.Moves National Research Foundation
Connections
The 10 strongest of 32, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Africa Operational
The National Research Foundation's research agenda is focused on African development challenges.
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African Open Science Platform Structural
The African Open Science Platform is hosted by the National Research Foundation to promote regional collaboration.
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University of the Witwatersrand Structural
The National Research Foundation provides funding to support research activities at the University of the Witwatersrand.
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South Africa Shared context
The National Research Foundation operates as a national agency within the jurisdiction of South Africa.
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Cyril Ramaphosa Structural
The President bases policy plans and announcements on research findings produced by the National Research Foundation.
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Glenda Gray Structural
Glenda Gray is formally recognized as an A-rated scientist by the National Research Foundation.
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National Student Financial Aid Scheme Mentioned together
Both government agencies are thematically linked by observations regarding funding disparities in the sector.
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Eastern Cape Shared context
The Eastern Cape serves as the location where the National Research Foundation holds its awards and functions.
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Makhanda Shared context
The National Research Foundation operates within the geographic area of Makhanda.
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Blade Nzimande Mentioned together
Blade Nzimande, as a Minister, attended an awards ceremony hosted by the National Research Foundation.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
2 events- The National Research Foundation (NRF) is providing grant funding for research, which is currently under discussion via a parliamentary question in the National Assembly.
- Funding issues arise between NRF and Wits, highlighting disparities between postgraduate and undergraduate levels within the Presidential PhD Programme.