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Inside the Milkor manufacturing plant: The making of Africa's largest UAV
Discover the intricate process behind the manufacturing of the Milkor 380 UAV at the Milkor plant in Cape Town, a leader in African defence solutions, and learn about their upcoming UAV, the Milkor 780.
Discover the Milkor 380: Africa's largest UAV unveiled
Explore the Milkor 380, Africa's largest UAV, and witness the innovative manufacturing processes at the Cape Town plant that are set to transform the defence landscape.
To infinity and beyond: UKZN partners with UK university research programme in space engineering
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has joined hands with United Kingdom-based University of Glasgow to research the development of space propulsion technologies.
Is life possible on a Jupiter moon? NASA goes to investigate
The Europa Clipper mission will allow the US space agency to uncover new details about the moon, which scientists believe could hold an ocean of liquid water beneath its icy surface.
Police delight as helicopter pilot Lt-Col Kgothatso Khunou named among Forty Under 40 award winners
Born in Rustenburg, Kgothatso Khunou, who had a fear of flying as a young village girl, was a winner in the aviation category of the Forty Under 40 awards.
From Atteridgeville to the Skies: Kgaogelo Mahasha breaks barriers in Aeronautical Engineering
Beyond her professional achievements, Mahasha is deeply involved in the “1 Million Girls in STEM” organisation. Through this initiative, she and other women in STEM conduct presentations at schools, aiming to encourage young girls to pursue careers in STEM fields.
Japan postpones next-gen rocket launch over weather
The technology-savvy country of Japan has suffered more delays to its space exploration program, after the postponement of its next-generation rocket this week due to bad weather.
UKZN-hosted STEAM rocket event ignites young minds
UKZN’s Aerospace Systems Research Institute held a science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics event at Hilton College.
South Africa partners with China to build research base on the moon
Space agencies of China and South Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation of the International Lunar Research Station program.
Team claims to have found missing flight MH370 wreckage
A team of experts, including an aerospace engineer, have used an amateur radio frequency technology to locate the whereabouts of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370, that went missing in March 2014.
Shooting for the stars – KZN learners soar to NASA United Space School
The talented KZN learners were selected to join pupils from 24 countries from across the world at the prestigious NASA United Space School this month.
WATCH: Nasa astronaut Nicole Stott shares her space experience with Cape pupils, inspires all
We always ask the question, what is out there? Well, this astronaut from Nasa could explain precisely that.
Dreaming sky high, Nigerian man builds airplane from trash
Nigerian man, Bolaji Fatai, 21, built a model aeroplane from discarded waste, in Lagos.
WATCH: To the moon and beyond: Nasa’s Artemis programme
Mannequins equipped with sensors will take the place of crew members on the flight, recording vibration, acceleration and radiation levels. Orion will orbit the Moon before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
UWC helps teachers make maths and data analytics more exciting for their learners
The event was hosted by the Department of Statistics and Population Studies at UWC, in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences and SAS.
Mpumalanga education confirms funds now paid for SA students in Russia, MEC calls for SIU probe into mess-up
At least 229 students who are still furthering their studies in 11 different universities in Russia in the General Medicine, Engineering, Aviation and IT faculties, faced expulsion and deportation as their tuition was unpaid.
Master’s degree in Engineering Management draws students from across the world to Stellenbosch
The MEM programme offers frequent opportunities to connect and network with other students and their lecturers through group assignments, regular live webinars and MEM functions.
SET and innovation take centre stage at SA’s ‘Science Oscars’
The NSTF-South32 Awards honour and celebrate outstanding contributions to the fields of science, engineering, technology (SET) and innovation.
Engineering 101: How to choose a degree programme for 2023
Contrary to the road to career success for prospective engineers of the past, study options have increased dramatically from the historically limited public university offering.
James Webb Space Telescope opens its eyes on the Universe
The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful ever sent into orbit, is set Tuesday to unveil breathtaking new views of the Universe with a clarity that's never been seen before.
US warned of Chinese ability to militarise space tech
United States suspects that China may have a plan-in-waiting to use space technology to block American radars and jam sophisticated weapons systems if the need arises, according to recent reports.