The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has been tasked with conducting a dedicated South African Public Relationship with Science (SAPRS) survey every five years. The purpose of the survey is to monitor the state of the public relationship with science as well as the patterns and tendencies relating to time periods and comparisons with other co ...

In 2022, the first national survey provided a basis for developing informed strategies to enhance the connection between science and society. The survey will be conducted every five years, with the next one planned for 2027.

This Highlights report is based on the full report: Department of Science and Innovation (2024) The South African Public Relationship with Science: 2022 Survey Results. Prepared by the Human Sciences Research Council for the Department of Science and Innovation. Pretoria: HSRC The South African Public Relationship with Science (SAPRS): 2022 Sur ...

In 2008, the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) collaborated on shaping a research agenda related to public and science surveys in South Africa.1 The first step in shaping the agenda was to conduct a scoping exercise by reviewing the Public and Science field, both ...

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are key areas for a country’s development, and therefore promoting knowledge, interest and involvement in these areas is crucial. This is particularly important in South Africa as the country transforms into a knowledge-based economy concomitant with different workforce requirements. The ...

SASAS Methodology The SASAS 2013 sample consisted of 2 739 adults over the age of 16. In this sample, three explicit stratification variables are used, namely province, geography type and population group. The sample was weighted on the 2011 national census and is thus representative of the South African adult population. The SASAS ensures t ...

The TARMIIfp software is designed to support teachers in their daily assessment responsibilities. The aim is to improve both teaching and learning in the foundation phase. Imagine a technological innovation that provides the opportunity for teachers to: • Access quality assessment activities relevant to what they are expected to teach on a da ...