MSc FOCUS: Biology was her favourite subject at school, now she’s on her way to becoming an ant expert
Abusisiwe Ndaba is a 24 year old MSc student who grew up in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape. During her high school years biology was the subject that she most enjoyed, yet she had no idea of it being a subject that could be deeply researched. However, she knew that one...
Majeje termites: Scientists uncover diversity in edible African delicacy, ecosystem hero
If biodiversity is one of the pillars of the sustainability of the African continent and the survival of its human inhabitants, then “Majeje” is a crucial brick without which the design would be very unstable. Majeje or Makeke are the indigenous names for a group of...
MSc FOCUS: Maduenyane wants to drive advancement in parasitology
Mpho Maduenyane is a 25 year old MSc student from Emdeni South in Soweto, Johannesburg. Upon completion of her matric studies at Dr B.W. Vilakazi High School in Soweto, she had no knowledge of Zoology but knew she wanted to become a forensic scientist inspired by...