ASSAf_Official Profile Banner
AcademyofScienceSA Profile
AcademyofScienceSA

@ASSAf_Official

Followers
10K
Following
1K
Media
2K
Statuses
6K

ASSAf is the official national Academy of Science of South Africa. Our mandate encompasses all fields of scientific enquiry.

South Africa
Joined March 2014
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
13 hours
In today’s complex food systems, collaboration isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. In the spirit of World Food Day, this initiative launches a united national effort to protect our health and build a resilient food future. RSVP: https://t.co/iWrpmuAY30
0
0
0
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
3 days
📢 📢 Congratulations to ASSAf Member and President, Prof Thokozani Majozi, on his appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Internationalisation at UCT! A true leader in sustainable engineering and innovation—your impact continues to inspire.
0
0
2
@kneeovertoesguy
KneeOverToesGuy
6 days
The @ATGUSAMade Buddy Sled is a specific solution I kneeded for a school I’ve been helping. For my own workouts, I use the resisted treadmill - and all my shoes and equipment are on sale for the holidays! This video also covers the history of sled dragging:
9
34
325
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
4 days
👏 Congratulations to Professors Rachel Jewkes & Crick Lund, recipients of the 2025 ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal! 🏅 Prof Jewkes’ pioneering work on gender-based violence & Prof Lund’s leadership in public mental health have shaped global policy & advanced equity.
0
1
2
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
4 days
🎉 Celebrating Excellence | Welcoming ASSAf’s 2025 New Members! At the 30 Oct 2025 Awards Ceremony, 45 outstanding scholars were inaugurated into the Academy of Science of South Africa — recognising excellence, leadership & service across all fields.
0
0
3
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
4 days
From heartfelt speeches to joyful conversations, every moment captured the spirit of our scientific community. Thank you to everyone who made the evening so special — together, we continue to build a future shaped by knowledge. 💫
0
0
3
@WonderlandJoe
Joe Wonderland
3 hours
ain’t about healing it’s about surviving the noise long enough to forget what broke you dirt sticks fire burns storms don’t quit and peace sure as hell ain’t free but it’s something you earn when there’s nothin left to prove
16
5
41
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
4 days
The night’s ASSAf Gala Dinner reminded us that progress in science is built on collaboration, community, and shared vision. Here’s to more partnerships that advance knowledge and make a lasting impact. 🤝
0
0
0
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
4 days
A night of recognition, reflection, and inspiration! 🌠 We celebrated outstanding contributions to science, research, and innovation — and reaffirmed ASSAf’s mission to promote excellence in the service of society.
0
0
0
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
6 days
An unforgettable night at the 2025 Gold Medal Awards! 🌟 We celebrated brilliant scientists, welcomed new ASSAf Members, and were inspired by Prof Tinyiko Maluleke’s keynote. 🏅💡
0
0
4
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
6 days
🌍 Science Speaks: Climate Action Can Save Lives 🌿 @S20SouthAfrica releases its 2025 Statement on #ClimateChange & Well-being — calling for urgent, science-driven action to protect people, ecosystems & the planet. Read more 👉 https://t.co/hXkX7FVupK
0
0
2
@fiftyyears
Fifty Years
3 hours
Congratulations to Oguzhan, David, and the entire @BillionToOneInc team! Grateful to be your partner. Still Day One.
3
3
12
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
7 days
🌟 ASSAf Gold Medal Awards – Celebrating Excellence in Science The ASSAf Gold Medal Awards celebrate excellence and the transformative power of science. ✨ Tonight, we honour outstanding achievement and proudly welcome new members to the Academy. 🌟
0
0
1
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
8 days
Connecting minds, building futures 🌍✨ ASSAf and the Zambian Academy come together to foster regional collaboration and strengthen science in Southern Africa. 🇿🇦🤝🇿🇲
0
0
2
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
8 days
Climate change threatens food security — but Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) offers solutions to boost resilience, yields & cut emissions. Join ASSAf’s Forum on Climate Change to explore how CSA drives progress toward. 🔗 RSVP: https://t.co/nBCoBLyTNQ
0
0
0
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
10 days
🌟 Two Days of Science, Learning, and Inclusivity! 🌟 Inspiration, discovery & inclusivity defined Day 2 of the ASSAf Science Fair at Filadelfia High! 🌟 Learners explored DNA, science exhibits & heard from Dr Kamini Govender on pursuing STEM dreams. 🧬
0
0
1
@LouBasenese
Lou Basenese
6 days
🚀 The Upside: Executive Access Series is live! A $70M biotech with a potential disease-modifying Parkinson’s drug. A platform built on AI that could reshape medicine. And a CEO who tells it like it is. I sat down with Gene Mack, CEO of Gain Therapeutics $GANX. No jargon. No
28
24
73
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
10 days
🌟 Two Days of Science, Learning, and Inclusivity! 🌟 From DNA extraction to STEM innovation, learners at Dr AT Moreosele High School dove into science with ASSAf, ProAccess & SAYAS — proving that inclusivity empowers future scientists! 🌟🧬
0
0
0
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
10 days
🌱 Don’t miss this important conversation! Green hydrogen is reshaping clean energy — and South Africa is poised to lead. 🇿🇦 Join our webinar to explore how advanced materials & ALD tech can boost hydrogen storage, efficiency & sustainable growth RSVP: https://t.co/zunjNnax4W
0
0
0
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
10 days
📢 Don’t miss this vital conversation! Sexual abuse in SA schools remains a serious, underreported crisis threatening learners’ safety, dignity & education. Join our webinar to unpack the issue, explore solutions & build safer schools for all. 👉 RSVP: https://t.co/FXMosnq9rb
0
1
1
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
18 days
It’s a Jungle Out There: Where do SA universities stand on AI? 🤖 Join ASSAf for a discussion on AI policies, principles & frameworks shaping higher education in SA. 🗓️ Don’t miss it! RSVP: https://t.co/ASqsuDpTKw
0
0
0
@JuiceTheGator
American Dude🐊2.0🐊
23 hours
The water in Sw FL is clear and life is returning. THANK YOU to the greatest Gov in America's history for managing the huge workload needed to repair the damage done by the Feds...$billions and thousands of acres. Mullet returning means the food chain is rebuilding. Thank God.
11
9
103
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
21 days
Atomic Layer Deposition & Green Hydrogen: Powering SA’s Energy Future 🇿🇦⚡ Explore how ALD-enabled materials are tackling hydrogen storage & generation challenges. A game-changer for clean energy & the economy. RSVP: https://t.co/spOkJqXgBJ
0
0
1
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
22 days
Road safety in SA is a national crisis with far-reaching human, economic, & social consequences. Each year, an estimated 12 000–14 000 people lose their lives on the roads, placing the country among the highest in the world on a per capita basis. RSVP: https://t.co/tTz4NZR4wm
0
0
0
@ASSAf_Official
AcademyofScienceSA
22 days
🎉 A night to remember at the #AYSC25 Gala Dinner! 🏆 Congrats to the presentation prise winners – your work stood out! 🎤 Inspiring keynote by Prof Jennifer Fitchett left us motivated and hopeful. A perfect end to a great day! ✨ #ClimateChange25 #AYSCAfrica
0
0
1