Celebrating Excellence at the DSTI-NRF CIMERA Annual Research Colloquium 2025

We are delighted to congratulate the winners of this year’s Outstanding Presentation Awards at the DSTI-NRF CIMERA Annual Research Colloquium. This year, we celebrated exceptional research quality, scientific rigour, and impactful communication.

Best Oral Presentation:

Daniel Ferreira impressed the panel with “The Tantalite Valley Complex: Insights into its Genesis and Evolution.” His presentation stood out for its clarity, insight, and engaging delivery, effectively highlighting both the depth and relevance of his research.

Best Poster Presentation:

Fritz Agbor received recognition for his innovative and well-crafted poster, “Thermal Maturity History and Hydrocarbon Generation Modelling within the Southern Pletmos Sub-Basin, Offshore South Africa.” His work sparked meaningful discussion and showcased strong scientific storytelling, combining rigor with creativity.

These achievements exemplify the very best of our research community, and we are proud to celebrate the contributions of these outstanding researchers to advancing geoscience in South Africa.