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Science & ResearchAug 19, 2026

South Africa’s scientists must register with official body or risk prison, according to draft law

Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02516-2 Many researchers are unaware of an upcoming law that will require them to register with a regulatory body, as is the case for engineers and healthcare professonals.

Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02516-2 Many researchers are unaware of an upcoming law that will require them to register with a regulatory body, as is the case for engineers and healthcare professonals.

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