University of Pretoria Issues Commentary: What If Scientist Who Solves South Africa's Biggest Problem Never Becomes Scientist?
August 03, 2026
August 03, 2026
PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 3 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following commentary by Rakeshnie Ramoutar-Prieschl, director of the Department of Internationalisation and Strategic Partnerships:
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What if the scientist who solves SA's biggest problem never becomes a scientist?
Every year, South Africa celebrates its top matric achievers. We applaud young innovators at science fairs, honour coding champions and marvel at teenagers who build . . .
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What if the scientist who solves SA's biggest problem never becomes a scientist?
Every year, South Africa celebrates its top matric achievers. We applaud young innovators at science fairs, honour coding champions and marvel at teenagers who build . . .