{"id":1448,"date":"2025-01-21T20:38:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T20:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saci2025.bisdesign.co.za\/home\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T11:18:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:18:43","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saci.co.za\/SACI2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1448\" class=\"elementor elementor-1448\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9783628 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9783628\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05ba369 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"05ba369\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5117318 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5117318\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c861921 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c861921\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Chemistry: A window for change<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-936a3d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"936a3d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">45<sup>th<\/sup> SACI national convention<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e8694a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"0e8694a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/saci.co.za\/SACI2025\/venue\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Explore<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faf17dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"faf17dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">30 November - 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This conference provides a platform for local and international chemists, including postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from Higher Education Institutions, Research Councils, and Industry, to present and discuss their innovative research across all chemistry disciplines. Delegates can network, exchange research ideas, uncover new research opportunities and collaborations, and expand their knowledge. The Local Organising Committee is currently preparing a scientific program that will include plenary, keynote, and invited speakers who will cover a range of cutting-edge topics. The theme for the conference is\u00a0<strong>Chemistry: A Window For Change<\/strong>, and it accentuates the transformative role of chemistry in addressing global challenges and fostering innovation for the change needed for a sustainable future.\u00a0<\/p><p>Johannesburg, South Africa\u2019s largest city, was established almost a century and half ago following the discovery of gold and is thus often referred to as \u201c<em>The City of Gold<\/em>\u201d. This cosmopolitan city is home to a diverse group of people with a rich history. Its neighboring city, Sandton, is Africa\u2019s wealthiest square mile which boasts world-class shopping malls and international cuisine, and it is only two stops from the university by Gautrain. The social program and excursions will allow delegates to learn about the city\u2019s history, with places such as the Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct and the iconic residences of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela to visit. The campus also boasts the Origins Centre which takes visitors through the origins of human kind in Africa, while the newly opened WITS Anglo American Digital Dome will take visitors on journeys through the mysteries of the cosmos, or to the depths of the ocean.<\/p><p>We look forward to welcoming you to\u00a0<em>The City of Gold<\/em>\u00a0in 2025.<\/p><p>Warm regards,<\/p><p>Manoko Maubane-Nkadimeng<\/p><p>Conference Co-Chair: SACI-45 (On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee)<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3216\" src=\"https:\/\/saci.co.za\/SACI2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manoko-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"247\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be8a6c4 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"be8a6c4\" 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width=\"274\"><p>Beatice Makasi<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>Central<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>UNISA<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Materials<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Ethan Porter<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>Central<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>WITS<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Diffraction<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Lesedi Rambevha<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>North<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>VENDA<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Organic<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Emileo Naicker<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>Central<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>WITS<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Electrochemistry<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Grace Chota<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>Central<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>WITS<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Materials<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Hopewell Mnyandu<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>KZN<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>UKZN<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Analytical\/materials<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Nonhlanhla Nkosi<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>KZN<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>UKZN<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Bioinorganic<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Sense Mametja<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>Central<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>UNISA<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Catalysis<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Keneilwe Khoza<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>Central<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>WITS<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Materials<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Thabiso Sibambo<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>Central<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>WITS<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Materials<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Keotshepile Malebadi<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>Central<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>NWU<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Materials<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"4\" width=\"633\"><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>SACI North Section<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Blesant Maluleke<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>North<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>UL<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Organic<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Mbali Moreki<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>North<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>SMU<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Catalysis<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"4\" width=\"633\"><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Organic Chemistry Division <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Thiswindiwi Malusela<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>North<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>VENDA<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Organic<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Safiyah Ghumran<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>KZN<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>UKZN<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Organic<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Delight Chaka<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>EC<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>RU<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Organic<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Sinoxolo Madasi<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>WC<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>UCT<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Organic<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Phumzile Mqilingwa<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>Central<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>UJ<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Organic<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"4\" width=\"633\"><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Electrochemistry Division<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Masego Ramonyai<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>Central<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>WITS<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Electrochem<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Indiphile Nompetsheni<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>Central<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>UNISA<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Electrochem<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Racheal Ijimdiya<\/p><\/td><td 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width=\"633\"><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Inorganic Chemistry Division<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Zamagwane Hlatshwayo<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>Central<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>WITS<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Inorg<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Jenni Vrey<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>WC<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>STELLIES<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Inorg<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Ngonidzashe Ruwizhi<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>KZN<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>UKZN<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Inorg<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Clever Ng\u2019andu<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>North<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>UP<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Inorg<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Pathy Lokole<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>EC<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>RU<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Inorg<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"4\" 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width=\"85\"><p>North<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>TUT<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Anal Chem<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Tanaka Magunda<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>Central<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>UNISA<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Anal Chem<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Ramasela Monama<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>North<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>UL<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Anal Chem<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Ross McAdam<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>North<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>UP<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Anal Chem<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"4\" width=\"633\"><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Western Cape Section<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Abongile Gingqi<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>WC<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>CPUT<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Catalysis\/Green<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Relebohile Mbongo<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>WC<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>UCT<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>BioOrganomet<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"274\"><p>Anati Vitshima<\/p><\/td><td width=\"85\"><p>WC<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>CPUT<\/p><\/td><td width=\"170\"><p>Inorganic (QDs)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chemistry: A window for change 45th SACI national convention Explore 30 November &#8211; 05 December 2025 45th NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN CHEMICAL INSTITUTE 00Days 00Hours 00Minutes 00Seconds Message from the Chair: Dear Delegates, With immense pleasure and great honour, I extend a warm invitation to the 45th National Convention of The South African Chemical Institute (SACI-45) which will be held from 30 November \u2013 05 December 2025 at the University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. SACI-45 marks a long-standing series of scientific meetings focused on research in the chemical sciences performed in South Africa and further afield under the auspices of the South African Chemical Institute. This conference provides a platform for local and international chemists, including postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from Higher Education Institutions, Research Councils, and Industry, to present and discuss their innovative research across all chemistry disciplines. Delegates can network, exchange research ideas, uncover new research opportunities and collaborations, and expand their knowledge. The Local Organising Committee is currently preparing a scientific program that will include plenary, keynote, and invited speakers who will cover a range of cutting-edge topics. The theme for the conference is\u00a0Chemistry: A Window For Change, and it accentuates the transformative role of chemistry in addressing global challenges and fostering innovation for the change needed for a sustainable future.\u00a0 Johannesburg, South Africa\u2019s largest city, was established almost a century and half ago following the discovery of gold and is thus often referred to as \u201cThe City of Gold\u201d. This cosmopolitan city is home to a diverse group of people with a rich history. Its neighboring city, Sandton, is Africa\u2019s wealthiest square mile which boasts world-class shopping malls and international cuisine, and it is only two stops from the university by Gautrain. The social program and excursions will allow delegates to learn about the city\u2019s history, with places such as the Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct and the iconic residences of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela to visit. The campus also boasts the Origins Centre which takes visitors through the origins of human kind in Africa, while the newly opened WITS Anglo American Digital Dome will take visitors on journeys through the mysteries of the cosmos, or to the depths of the ocean. We look forward to welcoming you to\u00a0The City of Gold\u00a0in 2025. Warm regards, Manoko Maubane-Nkadimeng Conference Co-Chair: SACI-45 (On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee) CPD Credits: 5 SACI-45 is endorsed by SACI-45 is endorsed by SACI-45 POSTGRADUATE BURSARY AWARDEES \u00a0 ACS SA Chapter \u00a0 Kemelo Moloto North VENDA Organic\/Physical Vitalis Mbayo Central UJ Computational Nomthandazo Ratsoma North UP Materials Bafokeng Sekaleli KZN UKZN Catalysis Nosipho Biyela EC RU Pharma\/Organic Beatice Makasi Central UNISA Materials Ethan Porter Central WITS Diffraction Lesedi Rambevha North VENDA Organic Emileo Naicker Central WITS Electrochemistry Grace Chota Central WITS Materials Hopewell Mnyandu KZN UKZN Analytical\/materials Nonhlanhla Nkosi KZN UKZN Bioinorganic Sense Mametja Central UNISA Catalysis Keneilwe Khoza Central WITS Materials Thabiso Sibambo Central WITS Materials Keotshepile Malebadi Central NWU Materials \u00a0 SACI North Section \u00a0 Blesant Maluleke North UL Organic Mbali Moreki North SMU Catalysis \u00a0 \u00a0 Organic Chemistry Division \u00a0 Thiswindiwi Malusela North VENDA Organic Safiyah Ghumran KZN UKZN Organic Delight Chaka EC RU Organic Sinoxolo Madasi WC UCT Organic Phumzile Mqilingwa Central UJ Organic \u00a0 Electrochemistry Division \u00a0 Masego Ramonyai Central WITS Electrochem Indiphile Nompetsheni Central UNISA Electrochem Racheal Ijimdiya KZN UKZN Electrochem \u00a0 Eastern Cape Section \u00a0 Bridget Mtetwa EC RU Medicinal\/Organic Galilee Byamungu EC RU Materials Murangi Musingadi EC NMU Catalysis Ndiphiwe Mahlaka EC NMU Catalysis \u00a0 Inorganic Chemistry Division \u00a0 Zamagwane Hlatshwayo Central WITS Inorg Jenni Vrey WC STELLIES Inorg Ngonidzashe Ruwizhi KZN UKZN Inorg Clever Ng\u2019andu North UP Inorg Pathy Lokole EC RU Inorg \u00a0 Green Chemistry Division \u00a0 Dimakatso Langa North UL Green Chem Simnikiwe Nogqala EC RU Green Chem Paula Maseko EC RU Green Chem \u00a0 Analytical Chemistry Division \u00a0 Celiwe Dlangalala KZN UKZN Anal Chem Rachel Mathole North TUT Anal 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