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HSRC Annual Conference 2026 honoured outstanding research papers and presentations

17 September 2026

Kempton Park, Thursday, 17 September 2026 – The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Annual Conference 2026 concluded with an awards ceremony recognising exceptional research papers and presentations under the theme, The Age of Digitality and the Future of Society: Rethinking Knowledge, Ethics, and the Role of the Humanities and Social Sciences. The ceremony, chaired by… View Article

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Media Release – Ethical AI must speak out against social inequality, neo-colonialism and imperialist wars – Minister Blade Nzimande

16 September 2026

Kempton Park, Wednesday, 16 September 2026 – The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Annual…

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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…

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Free State Province reports third-highest HIV prevalence rate in South Africa

20 September 2024

Bloemfontein, Friday, 20 September 2024 The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) released the key findings of the Sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI) for Free State Province on Friday, 20 September 2024,…

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Climate Commission and HSRC to launch report on public perceptions and attitudes relating to climate change and the just transition in South Africa

18 September 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY 17 September 2024 Download report The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), in collaboration with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), will on Wednesday 18 September 2024, virtually launch a ground-breaking report and key…

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Mpumalanga Province grapples with highest HIV prevalence rate in SA

17 September 2024

eMalahleni, Tuesday, 17 September 2024 The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) released the key findings of the Sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI) for Mpumalanga Province on Tuesday, 17 September 2024…

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465,000 people living with HIV in North West Province – Latest survey

09 September 2024

Mahikeng, Monday, 9 September 2024 The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) released the key findings of the Sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI) for North West Province on Monday, 9 September 2024 at a…

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HSRC to release the key HIV survey findings for Gauteng

28 August 2024

Johannesburg, Wednesday, 28 August 2024 – The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) will release the key provincial findings of the Sixth South African National HIV, Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI) for Gauteng. The…

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Limpopo sees a decline in HIV prevalence, but gaps remain in treatment and prevention

27 August 2024

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Survey reveals uneven progress in Eastern Cape’s fight against HIV

15 August 2024

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HSRC to release HIV survey key findings for Eastern Cape

14 August 2024

East London, Wednesday, 14 August 2024 – The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) invites members of the media to a dialogue on the provincial key findings of the Sixth South African National HIV, Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey…

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Turning the tide — SA HIV survey shows encouraging trends in prevalence, prevention and treatment

24 July 2024

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Media advisory: HSRC to unveil final HIV prevalence survey results at AIDS 2024

Munich, Germany, Wednesday, 24 July 2024 – The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) invites members of the media to attend its satellite session at the 2024 International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2024) to be held in Munich, Germany on 24 July 2024,…

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