The South African Journal of Science is an open access, multidisciplinary journal published bimonthly by the Academy of Science of South Africa. Its objective is to promote the visibility and impact of South African and African research by publishing high-quality original research from Africa or on African-relevant issues that will be of interest to readers in any discipline and for the benefit of scholars, educators, the general public and policymakers. It also provides a forum for discussion of news and developments in research and higher education.

Published: 2024-08-13




Giving feedback on oral presentations: Critically considering the line between constructive criticism and unhelpful feedback

Jennifer M. Fitchett, Ariel Prinsloo, Ogone Motlogeloa, Zandizoloyiso Mnguni, Charné Meyer, Dineo Mokgehle, Salome Jones, Mukhtaar Waja, Yusuf Mansoor, Alexi Marinaki, Kayleigh Raines, Cassia Holtz, Nicholas Baart



Response to Waja and Motlogeloa (2024): The need for robust research methodology when studying climate and health in developing countries

Adam Trickey, Leigh F. Johnson, Rogeri Bonifacio, Agnes Kiragga, Guy Howard, Samuel Biraro, Thorsten Wagener, Andrea Low, Peter Vickerman

The current state of emergency medical services in South Africa: A review

Shaun Govender, Olive P. Khaliq, Raveen Naidoo, Jagidesa Moodley




Comparing the financial benefits of different grain production systems in South Africa’s summer rainfall region

Mary Maluleke, Nic van Schalkwyk, Anika de Beer, Hendrik Smith, James Blignaut, Jaap Knot, Gerrie Trytsman, Liane Erasmus





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eISSN: 1996-7489
print ISSN: 0038-2353