Jun 13, 2022 | #TheScienceStruggleIsReal, Latest
I am Fulufhelo Tambani, the Science Communication Officer for the Natural Science Collections Facility (NSCF). I have been in this position since July 2019. One day, when I was in a taxi, one month into my first job, I received a call. It was just after 16:30, and the...
Jun 13, 2022 | #TheScienceStruggleIsReal, Latest
My name is Bronwynne Petersen, and I was born in the Western Cape, currently residing in Pretoria. I am the youngest of two, with an older brother. I love nature, walks, hikes, animals and exploring and trying new things. I love going on adventures I was in the top 10...
Jun 9, 2022 | #TheScienceStruggleIsReal, Latest
Hi, I’m Talia Krishanlal and I am a biodiversity intern at SANBI. At the age of 16, three months before I entered my matric year, my dad, a police officer had attended to an armed robbery and was fatally shot. He was the bread winner of our household and my best...
Jun 9, 2022 | #TheScienceStruggleIsReal, Latest
I am Mahlatse Maropeng Kgatla, born and bred in Eisleben. Eisleben is a small village on the outskirts of a better-known larger village called Botlokwa (Matoks), which is found 50km north of Polokwane along the N1 road. I have two older brothers (twins) and a younger...
Jun 8, 2022 | #TheScienceStruggleIsReal, Latest
Lack of information, dealing with failure, lack of funding and mental health issues. This is Mpho’s #TheScienceStruggleIsReal story. Find more stories here: https://nscf.org.za/category/thesciencestruggleisreal/ You too can share your #TheScienceStruggleIsReal...
