QUEST is excited to announce the upcoming edition of QUEST Magazine, the official quarterly popular science publication of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), scheduled for publication on Friday, 25 September 2026.
QUEST invite article submissions from South African universities and research institutions. This is an opportunity to showcase your institution’s latest research and innovation to a broad audience. Articles should be 500–1,000 words and accompanied by one or two relevant images.
Submissions can be sent to Quest-Editor@assaf.org.za by Friday, 28 August 2026. (Please include image credits and permissions where applicable.)
QUEST is designed to engage Grade 10–12 learners and students, both in print and online. We encourage articles that are accessible and engaging, with a strong preference for visuals such as photos, infographics, and diagrams. Including the ORCID of contributing researchers is welcomed.
Theme (Vol. 22.3): Energy transition
Opportunities and challenges in a decarbonising world. Southern Africa sits at the centre of one of the defining questions of our time: how to move towards cleaner energy systems while keeping the lights on, growing the economy and leaving no community behind. We want to showcase the research, technologies, data and policy thinking shaping that shift, from the laboratory bench to the national grid. Possible topics:
- Renewable energy generation, storage and grid integration – public and private efforts
- The rise of New Energy Vehicles in SA
- Decarbonising industry, mining and transport
- Energy access, efficiency and demand-side innovation
- The just transition: skills, jobs, health and community impacts
QUEST also welcome submissions on other recent scientific developments in South Africa for our features section.
For inquiries or to discuss potential article topics, please contact Magick M. Maphanga at magick@assaf.org.za.
QUEST look forward to your contributions and encourage you to share this call with colleagues in your field.