Quest Science for South Africa

From South Africa to Belgium!

Former Quest Editorial Advisory Board member and Editor, Professor Caradee Wright, spotted Quest magazine on a newsstand while visiting the South African Embassy in Brussels on 17 June 2026.

Academy of Science of South Africa

📢 📢 Congratulations to Dr. Tozama Qwebani – 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards Nominee for Science Diplomacy

Happy Youth Day. Celebrating 50 years of resilience, courage and youth power. @50 – The Future Calls

Invitation: SANSA Decision Support Tools (DST) Launch

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is pleased to invite you to the official launch of the Decision Support Tools (DST). The event will showcase SANSA’s new Earth Observation innovative intelligence and analytical capabilities that support evidence-based planning and governance across South Africa.

The thematic focus areas to be presented:
1. Water Monitoring Tool
2. Air Quality Monitoring Tool
3. Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Tool for floods

These solutions are designed to address critical planning needs by providing timely, data-driven insights for improved governance and resilience.

Launch details: Hybrid
• Date: 03 July 2026
• Time: 08:00 – 13:00
• Venue: Protea Fire and Ice - Pretoria Menlyn
• RSVP Link: https://forms.office.com/r/ngUY8SkZ9s

for planning purposes, please confirm your attendance before 29 June 2026
Please note that the meeting link will be shared only with confirmed participants
Please note that all travel and accommodation expenses will be the responsibility of the delegates.

We would be honoured by your presence at this important event as we strengthen partnerships and explore opportunities for collaboration in support of sustainable development.

We are looking forward to engaging with you

Read more about SANSA's EO Decision Support Tools: https://www.sansa.org.za/2026/02/sansa-earth-observation-advancing-environmental-intelligence-through-new-decision-support-tools/

SANSA Earth Observation Team

Celebrate Youth Day 2026 with NRF|SAAO Cape Town! 🌞🔭

Join us for FREE special guided day tours and safe solar viewing through the Observatory’s solar telescopes, weather permitting.

Tour times: **10:00 AM** and **1:00 PM**
Tickets are limited, so book early.

For more information and bookings, visit:
https://www.saao.ac.za/visit-capetown/

https://astro.uwc.ac.za

Do you know any grade-12 learners that would benefit from this exposure? If so, kindly spread the word as we advance knowledge and transform lives. South African Institute of Physics SAASTA