The aim of the Society is to promote Plant Pathology in Southern Africa by acting as official mouthpiece of plant pathologists in Southern Africa. The society provides opportunities for plant pathologists to meet and exchange information of mutual scientific interests, coordinating affiliation with related scientific societies in Southern Africa, as well as with corresponding and related foreign societies, gathering and disseminating information on Plant Pathology.
Prof Lise Korsten wins NSTF-South32 Lifetime Award
We would like to congratulate Prof Lise Korsten on winning the 2024/2025 NSTF-South32 Lifetime Award! Prof Korsten won the award for turning science into action, safeguarding South Africa (SA)’s food supply through plant pathology and microbiology, tackling critical issues such as foodborne diseases and crop losses, with innovative and practical solutions that have inspired global change.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The NSTF Discussion Forums are platforms for constructive interaction and discussion with science, engineering technology (SET) and innovation stakeholders, including government, on key priority areas of concern to the SET community. The purpose of these events is to exchange expert knowledge from various perspectives on burning issues.
