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Media Release: Technology does not enter an empty society – HSRC CEO calls for humanities to shape digital future, not just explain it

15 September 2026

Kempton Park, Tuesday, 15 September 2026 – The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Annual Conference 2026 officially opened today, under the theme, The age of digitality and the future of society: Rethinking knowledge, ethics, and the role of the humanities and social sciences. Delivering her opening address, the HSRC CEO, Prof Sarah Mosoetsa, said the… View Article

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Media Advisory – HSRC Annual Conference 2026 to spotlight cutting-edge research on digital transformation

14 September 2026

Ekurhuleni, Monday, 14 September 2026 – The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) invites all…

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The age of digitality and the future of society will take centre stage at the annual HSRC Conference

08 September 2026

Ekurhuleni, Tuesday, 08 September 2026 – Hundreds of social science experts will gather at the…

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Access to water at the heart of second Constitutional Dialogue

16 November 2020

Pretoria, Monday 16 November 2020 – The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), together with the National Foundations Dialogue Initiative (NFDI), will host their second Constitutional Dialogue on Thursday 19 November 2020 from 10h00-14h00 at…

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AUDA-NEPAD, the HSRC and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to co-host a webinar on the impact of corruption on the growth of SMEs in Africa

09 November 2020

MEDIA ADVISORY AUDA-NEPAD, the HSRC and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to co-host a webinar on the impact of corruption on the growth of SMEs in Africa The invitation is available for download below: Pretoria, Monday 09 November 2020…

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HSRC and Facebook announce grant awardees for research on ethics, human rights and AI in Africa

02 November 2020

Pretoria, Monday 2 November 2020 – The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and Facebook earlier this year announced a collaborative project and released a request for proposals (RFP) aimed at supporting interdisciplinary independent academic…

Continental dialogue on 20 years of African women’s participation in peace and security

22 October 2020

Pretoria, Thursday 22 October 2020 – Members of the media are invited to join the online continental dialogue on 20 years of African women’s participation in peace and security activism. The event will be held on Friday 23 October 2020…

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Survey shows growing pandemic fatigue, complacency and unnecessary risk of exposure to Covid-19 during lower lockdown levels

Survey shows growing pandemic fatigue, complacency and unnecessary risk of exposure to Covid-19 during lower lockdown levels Today the Centre for Social Change, University of Johannesburg in partnership with the Development, Capable and Ethical…

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#PutSouthAfricaFirst movement causing alarm with xenophobic sentiment

19 October 2020

Cape Town – Following a tirade of xenophobic tweets under the hashtag #PutSouthAfricaFirst movement, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has released research measuring public attitudes towards migrants and refugees. According to the…

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What is driving anti-immigrant violence in South Africa?

The Human Sciences Research Council, in partnership with IPSOS, conducted a survey looking at anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa. The study was conducted with a view to understanding how refugees, asylum-seekers and cross-border migrants…

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HSRC and IPSOS look at drivers of ant-immigrant sentiment in South Africa

16 October 2020

Pretoria, Friday 16 October 2020 – The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), together with market research partner, IPSOS, has looked at anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa. This survey was conducted with a view to understanding how…

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Archie Mafeje Memorial Lecture to focus on Land and Agrarian Reform in South Africa

03 September 2020

Archie Mafeje Memorial Lecture to focus on Land and Agrarian Reform in South Africa Pretoria, Thursday 3 September 2020 – Members of the media are invited to join the annual Archie Mafeje Memorial Lecture to be held via zoom on Friday 4…

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Minister Blade Nzimande to open policy forum on state of innovation in South Africa

26 August 2020

In the aftermath of South Africa’s COVID-19 epidemic, innovation will be a critical component of evidence-based planning for the country’s economic recovery. Jointly organised by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the…

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