On September 17, 2024, the University of Fort Hare in Alice became the vibrant hub of scientific exploration as it hosted the inaugural International Microorganism Day. The event, organised by the South African Medical Research Council Microbial Water Quality Monitoring Centre, aimed to enlighten grade 12 learners about the vital role microorganisms play in our lives and the environment.

At the South African Women in Science Awards, hosted by the national Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Professor Zodwa Dlamini of the University of Pretoria (UP) was among those honoured for their significant contributions in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation (STEMI).

GIPD hosted the 4th Africa Health Research and Innovation Funders Forum (AHRIFF) and the Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (MNCH) Funders Convening at SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl, South Africa, from September 2 to 5, 2024.

The SAMRC proudly took part in the official launch of the 2024 National Science Week (NSW), held at the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 28 September 2024 which was attended by hundreds of school learners.

World Environmental Health Day 2024 focuses on "Environmental Health: Creating Resilient Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation." This theme highlights the urgent need for communities to bolster their resilience against environmental hazards and the impacts of climate change. With increasing climate events and natural disasters, building resilience has never been more critical.