Current Fellows

Type F = Fellow of the RSSAf

Type H = Honorary Fellow of the RSSAf

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ProfQAbdool KarimF 2014CAPRISA, Doris Duke Medical Research Inst. Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine
ProfSAbdool Karim FRSF 2003CAPRISA Doris Duke Medical Research Inst. Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine
ProfJ BAdamsF 2014Dept. of Botany Nelson Mandela University
ProfGraham JAlexanderF 2025Herpetology, School of Animal, Plant and Environ. Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand
Em ProfC CAppletonF 2015School of Life Sciences University of KwaZulu-Natal
ProfSArchibaldF 2022Centre for African Ecology, School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, WITS
DrD MAveryF 2001Research Associate, Iziko Museums of South Africa
ProfRBallantyneF 2019UQ Business School, University of Queensland
ProfPriscilla G LBakerF 2025SARCHi Chair for Analytical Systems, Dept of Chemistry, University of the Western Cape
ProfM KBamfordF 2006Evolutionary Studies Institute University of the Witwatersrand
ProfJanekBanasiakF 2023Professor of Mathematics
Dept of Mathematics & Applied Mathematics at Pretoria University
ProfIBarashenkovF 2008Dept. of Mathematics & Applied Mathematics University of Cape Town
ProfLJBarbourF 2008Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science Stellenbosch University
DrR S KBarnesF 2013St Catharine's College CAMBRIDGE
ProfA DBastosF 2008Head: Department of Zoology & Entomology, University of Pretoria
ProfG CBateF 1997Eco-physiologist, previously Professor of Botany at University of Port Elizabeth
ProfA CBawaF 1997CEO Universities SA
ProfP HBeightonF 1980Department of Human Genetics UCT Medical School died 2024
ProfS RBenatarF 1997Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of Cape Town
ProfN CBennettF 2002Dept of Zoology & Entomology University of Pretoria
ProfDBergerF 2022Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Pretoria
ProfM NBesterF 2018Dept pf Zoology and Entomology University of Pretoria
ProfRBigalkeF 2004Retired Faculty of Veterinary Science, Pretoria. Past President of the Royal Society of SA (1983 – 1987) Died 2024
ProfRBiggsF 2022Centre for Sustainability Transitions, University of Stellenbosch
Em.ProfNigel TBishopF 2024Department of Mathematics, Rhodes University
ProfG LBlatchF 2008The Vice Chancellery The University of Notre Dame Australia
ProfW JBond FRSF 1998Botany Department University of Cape Town
ProfJenniferBothaF 2024DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Palaeosciences at Witwatersrand University
ProfS ABourneF 2011Chemistry Department University of Cape Town
ProfCBrinkF 1995Mathematician, Retired Vice-Chancellor, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
ProfG DBrown FRSF 2012Professor in Immunology, MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, University of Exeter
ProfM NBrutonF 1992Director of Imagineering Studios previously Director of the Two Oceans Aquarium and the Science Centre
ProfJ RBullF 1991Emeritus Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town
ProfS GBurtonF 2011Retired Vice-Principal: Research & Postgraduate Education University of Pretoria
ProfD SButterworthF 2001Deptartment of Mathematics & Applied Mathematics University of Cape Town
ProfM RCairaF 2010Director of Centre for Supramolecular Chemistry Research Chemistry Dept. University of Cape Town
ProfE JCarruthersF 2006Professor Emeritus, University of South Africa. Environmental historian
ProfPCharlesF 2008School of Physics And Astronomy University of Southampton
ProfDing-GengChenF 2025SARChi Chair in Biostatistics, University of Pretoria
ProfKChibaleF 2009Professor of Chemistry Department of Chemistry University of Cape Town
ProfCChimimbaF 2021Department of Zoology & Entomology University of Pretoria
ProfAChinsamy-TuranF 2006Professor of Zoology, Department of Zoology University of Cape Town
ProfJonahChoiniereF 2023Professor of Palaeontology Evolutionary Studies Institute at WITS
DrRChristieF 2003retired Dean of Research, University of the Western Cape
ProfAChristoffelsF 2022Director of the SA Bioinformatics Institute and SARChI Chair in Bio-informatics and Medical Genomics, UWC
ProfR JClarkeF 2 002Archaeology Dept - Origins Centre, University of the Witwatersrand
ProfJ DClemensF 2013Department of Earth Sciences Stellenbosch University
ProfT ECloeteF 2012Vice Rector (Research and Innovation) Stellenbosch University
ProfMCoetzeeF 2011Director, Malaria Entomology Research Unit , WITS
ProfTheresa H TCoetzerF 2024Department of Biochemistry at University of KwaZulu-Natal
ProfSimonConnellF 2006Department of Physics, University of Johannesburg
ProfJ A GCooperF 2013Coastal Studies, School of Environmental Sciences University of Ulster
ProfL ACornishF 2009Director: DST/NRF Centre of Excellence in Strong Materials WITS
Em ProfN JCovilleF 1997Chemistry Dept University of the Witwatersrand
ProfD ACowanF 2006Director, Genomics Research Institute University of Pretoria
ProfR MCowlingF 2015Department of Botany Nelson Mandela University
ProfR MCreweF 1990Retired Director: Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship, University of Pretoria. Former Vice-principal, UP
ProfM TDavies-ColemanF 2008Retired Dean of Science 5th Floor, Life Sciences Building University of the Western Cape
ProfC Bde KoningF 2013School of Chemistry University of the Witwatersrand
ProfL M TDicksF 2013Department of Microbiology Stellenbosch University
ProfR VDingleF 1983Geologist, ex Max Sonnenberg Chair of Marine Geoscience UCT, and Em. Prof of Palaeobiology University of Copenhagen.
ProfA SDippenaar-SchoemanF 2006Retired Specialist Scientist & Manager Arc-Plant Protection Research Unit
Em ProfC ADominguezF 1996Department of Theoretical Physics, University of Cape Town
ProfMDougherty FRSF 2019Blackett Laboratory Imperial College London
ProfColleen TDownsF 2025Vertebrate biologist, School of Life Sciences, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
ProfP de Vdu PlessisF 1993Retired Professor of Experimental Physics, University of Witwatersrand
ProfAdrienneEdkinsF 2024BioBRU, Dept of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Bio-informatics at Rhodes University
Em ProfG F REllis FRSF
H 2008
Em. Prof. Dept of Mathematics, UCT. Recipient of the Templeton Prize & RSSAf Herschel Medal. Past President of the Royal Society of SA (1992 – 1996)
ProfP GErikssonF 2010Professor of Geology, University of Pretoria (retired)
ProfKEslerF 2022Department of Conservation Ecology, Stellenbosch University
ProfFaadielEssopF 2023Director of the Centre for Cardiometabolic Diseases in Africa, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University
ProfCEsterhuysenF 2019Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science Stellenbosch University
ProfA GEveryF 1997Professor of Physical Acoustics Dept of Physics University of the Witwatersrand
ProfJ MFarrantF 2005Dept of Molecular & Cellular Biology University of Cape Town
ProfJ GFieldF 1989Oceanography Dept R W James Building University of Cape Town
ProfJ SFieldF 1989previously of the School of Physical Sciences, University of Natal
ProfAFullerF 2020School of Physiology, University of the Witwatersrand
DrA KGalweyF 2002ex Reader in Physical Chemistry, Queens University of Belfast, Ireland
ProfAGanswindtF 2022Director of Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria
DrC FGarbersF 1990Ex President of the CSIR
DrG GGarrettF 2000Retired Queensland Chief Scientist, Australia
ProfW MGetzF 2003Dept of Envir. Science, Policy & Management University of California Berkeley CALIFORNIA
ProfH BGeyerF 2004Inst of Theoretical Physics University of Stellenbosch
ProfDGlasserF 1997MaPS Engineering: a Research Unit @ UNISA
ProfJaco MGreeffF 2023Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Pretoria
ProfAndrew GreenF 2025Marine Geoscientist, School of Agricultural, Earth and Environ Sciences, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
ProfF J WHahneF 1991Retired Prof of Theoretical Nuclear Physics, Stellenbosch University
ProfR JHainesF 1990Retired Head of Department of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Natal.
DrM JHallF 2001Ex Vice Chancellor, University of Salford, UK, previously Vice Chancellor UCT and Professor of Historical Archaeology
ProfW AHanekomF 2013Director : AHRI-Durban Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine
Em ProfE HHarleyF 1990Ret. Academic Physician and Researcher, University of Cape Town
ProfW FHarrisF 2001Chemical Engineer and Optometrist, Optometry Dept University of Johannesburg
ProfDHaynesF 2021Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science, Stellenbosch University
ProfW DHeissF 1998Dept of Physics Stellenbosch University
ProfM AHellbergF 1992School of Pure & Appl. Physics University of Kwazulu - Natal
ProfM RHendricksF 2021Division of Plastic Reconstructive and Maxillofacial Surgery University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences
ProfS PHenziF 2011Chair of Psychology University of Lethbridge
Prof.DHildebrandtF 2001Director, MaPS Engineering: a Research Unit @ UNISA
ProfM PHillF 2016Department of Zoology & Entomology Rhodes University
ProfTHillF 2022Professor of Geography, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
ProfM J RHochF 1995Ex Dept of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand and NHMFL, Florida
ProfA NHodgsonF 2008Dept of Zoology & Entomology Rhodes University
ProfM THoffmanF 2019Leslie Hill Chair of Plant Conservation Department of Biological Sciences University of Cape Town
ProfJ SHofmeyrF 2003Biochemistry Department Stellenbosch University, Ex RSSAf President
ProfNIllingF 2021Department of Molecular and Cell Biology University of Cape Town Faculty of Science
ProfL CIsaacsonF 1975Ex Department of Physiology, Medical School, University of Cape Town
ProfEmmanual IIwuohaF 2023SARChI Chair (Nano-Electrochemistry and Sensor Technology), Dept of Chemistry, University of the Western Cape
ProfTJenkinsF 1975Ex Human Genetics, National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg
ProfPeterKamermanF 2023School of Physiology, University of the Witwatersrand
ProfBaveshKanaF 2025Director: Research Unit; Head of School: Pathology, University of the Witwatersrand
ProfAKaraF 2019Department of Mathematics University of the Witwatersrand
ProfP TKayeF 1998Ex Department of Chemistry Rhodes University
ProfG I HKerleyF 2017Centre for African Conservation Ecology Nelson Mandela University
ProfC MKhaliqueF 2016Department of Mathematical Sciences, North-West University, Mafikeng Campus
DrK PKlugmanF 1996Director of Pneumonia Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
ProfBKlumpermanF 2008Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science Stellenbosch University
ProfJKnightF 2018School of Geography, Archaeology & Environment University of the Witwatersrand
ProfAKnopfmacherF 2010Research Professor, School of Mathematics, WITS
ProfRKraan-KortewegF 2012Chair or Astronomy Department of Astronomy University of Cape Town
ProfR CKrecekF 2003Independent Scholar and Researcher, College Station TEXAS
ProfP G LLeachF 1998Retired, Professor of Mathematics, University of KwaZuluNatal,
ProfJ ALee-ThorpF 2004Research Laboratory for Archaeology, Oxford.
DrS JLennonF 2002Former Group Exec:Sustainability, Eskom Holdings Ltd
ProfJ DLewis-WilliamsF 1993Dept of Archaeology University of the Witwatersrand
ProfDavid J NLimebeerF 2025Dept. of Electrical & Information Engineering,
University of the Witwatersrand
ProfM PLoeweF 2010Professor of Physics Facultad De Fisica, Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile
ProfMLombardF 2022Palaeo-Research Institute, University of Johannesburg,
ProfJ ELowtherF 2005Retired Professor of Computational Physics at the University of the Witwatersrand,
ProfJLubumaF 2022Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, WITS
ProfYin-ZheMaF 2023Professor of Astrophysics, Department of Physics, Stellenbosch University
ProfRoyMaartensF 2023SKA (Square Kilometre Array)/SARChI Research Chair & Senior Professor, University of the Western Cape.
ProfShabir AMadhi CBEF 2016Executive Director of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases
ProfS DMaharajF 2011SA Chair In Gravitating Systems School of Mathematical Sciences University of KwaZulu-Natal
ProfH MMarquesF 2004Professor & Head School of Chemistry University of the Witwatersrand
ProfWarrenMarounF 2024Wits Margo Steele School of Accountancy at Witwatersrand University
ProfB SMartincighF 2021School of Chemistry University of KwaZulu-Natal
Em ProfD PMasonF 1998School of Computational & Applied Mathematics University of the Witwatersrand
ProfC AMattheeF 2014Dept. of Botany and Zoology Stellenbosch University,
ProfT SMcCarthyF 1994Geology Dept University of the Witwatersrand
ProfA EMcKechnieF 2017Head of Department of Zoology and Entomology University of Pretoria
ProfAMcLachlanF 1997Zoology Department Nelson Mandela Univ.
ProfD SMcLachlanF 1992Retired Professor of Electronic Properties of Solids, University of the Witwatersrand
ProfC DMcQuaidF 1999Dept of Zoology & Entomology Rhodes University
ProfM EMeadowsF 2015HOD Environmental and Geographical Science University of Cape Town
ProfB VMendelowF 1995Dept of Haematology Medical School
ProfMMendelsonF 2021Division of Infectious Diseases Groote Schuur Hospital Faculty of Health Sciences
ProfJ PMichaelF 2001School of Chemistry University of the Witwatersrand
ProfG FMidgleyF 2014Dept. of Botany and Zoology Stellenbosch University
ProfDMitchellF 1984Physiology Dept University of the Witwatersrand
ProfGMitchellF 2001Dept of Zoology & Physiology University of Wyoming
ProfVMizrahi FRSF 2000Director, MRC/NHLS/UCT Molecular Mycobacteriology Research Unit University of Cape Town
ProfE HMomoniatF 2017Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics University of the Johannesburg
ProfLMorrisF 2015Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation, Wits University
ProfNicolaMulderF 2023Head of the Computational Biology Division, Department of Integrative Biomedical Sciences at the University of Cape Town
ProfK HMyburghF 2017Department of Physiological Sciences Stellenbosch University
ProfK JNaidooF 2015Department of Chemistry University of Cape Town
ProfKogieleumNaidooF 2023Deputy Director CAPRISA and Head of Treatment Research Programme
ProfJ A LNapierF 2021Department of Mining Engineering University of Pretoria
ProfL RNassimbeniF 1993Chemistry Department University of Cape Town. ex RSSAf President
ProfV MNeppeF 2002Seattle WASHINGTON
ProfMpikoNtsekheF 2024Mauerberger Professor and Chair of Cardiology at University of Cape Town and Head of Division of Cardiology at Groote Schuur Hospital
ProfVincent ONyamoriF 2023Professor of Inorganic Chemistry and Material Science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
ProfR NOwen-SmithF 2003Dept of Zoology University of the Witwatersrand
ProfFPetruccioneF 2013Department of Physics, Stellenbosch University
ProfIPikirayiF 2020Deputy Dean Faculty of Humanities University of Pretoria
ProfC W IPistoriusF 2002Retired, Vice Chancellor, University of Hull, United Kingdom.
ProfO WProzeskyF 1989Ret. Vice-Principal : Academic, University of Pretoria & Past President of the Royal Society of SA (1997-1999)
ProfR ERaabF 1992School of Chem. & Phys. Sciences University of KwaZulu-Natal
ProfMicheleRamsayF 2025Director, Sydney Brenner Institute
University of the Witwatersrand
ProfB DReddyF 1992Dept of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics University of Cape Town
ProfD MRichardsonF 2008Centre for Invasion Biology, Stellenbosch University, Recipient of the John F W Herschel Medal,
ProfL JRobbF 2000Visiting Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Oxford University
ProfT JRobinsonF 2003Dept of Zoology Stellenbosch University
Em ProfA LRodgersF 2010Chemistry Dept. University of Cape Town
ProfJ O ARodriguesF 2005Chair of Theoretical Physics Dept. of Physics University of the Witwatersrand
ProfJ PRourkeF 1995Ret. Botanist and Curator of the Compton Herbarium, National Botanic Institute.
ProfB SRubidgeF 2003Bernard Price Inst. of Palaeontological Research (Pure) University of the Witwatersrand
ProfP GRyanF 2018Director of the FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology University of Cape Town
ProfE PRybickiF 2002Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology University of Cape Town
ProfM JSamwaysF 1999Dept of Conservation Ecology & Entomology Stellenbosch University
ProfKSchilcherF 2012Institut fur Physik Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat
ProfM CScholesF 1999School of Animal, Plant & Env.Sciences University of the Witwatersrand
ProfHester CSchönfeldtF 2024Department of Animal Sciences, University of Pretoria
ProfR ESchulzeF 1993Professor Emeritus of Hydrology, University of KwaZulu-Natal
ProfLouisScottF 2009Department of Plant Sciences, University of the Free State
ProfJ CSealyF 2006Professor of Archaeology Archaeology Department University of Cape Town
ProfY KSeedatF 1995Nelson Mandela School of Medicine Faculty of Health Sciences University of KwaZulu-Natal
DrM KSeelyF 1991Ecologist, Honorary Research Professional Fellow at WITS and Director of Gobabeb from 1970 to 1998
ProfMashiko SetshediF 2024Chair, Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town/Groote Schuur Hospital
ProfMiltonShainF 2014Dept of Historical Studies, University of Cape Town
ProfD EShallcross OBEF 2013School of Chemistry Cantock's Close University of Bristol
DrL VShannonF 1993Physicist and Oceanographer best known for his work on the Benguela system.
ProfAddmoreShonhaiF 2024Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, University of Venda
ProfCharalampos (Haris)SkokosF 2025Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, University of Cape Town
ProfBSlippersF 2021Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Pretoria
DrIzakSmitF 2022Ecology and Conservation Management. SANParks
ProfClaire N Spottiswoode FRSF 2025FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology
University of Cape Town
ProfDanSteinF 2012Department of Psychiatry Groote Schuur Hospital
ProfT JStewartF 2005Department of Statistical Sciences University of Cape Town
Em ProfP SSteynF 1996Ret. Professor of Chemistry, University of Stellenbosch. Reseach field : Myotoxins
ProfE DSturrockF 2006Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town
ProfLeslieSwartzF 2023Professor of Psychology, Stellenbosch University
ProfÖzlemTastan BishopF 2025Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Bioinformatics
Rhodes University
ProfJ FThackerayF 2009Director of the Institute for Human Evolution at Wits University
ProfJ AThomsonF 2000Department of Molecular & Cell Biology University of Cape Town
Em ProfP DTysonF 1989Retired
ProfPeterValeF 2005Senior Fellow, Centre for Advanced Study, University of Pretoria. Hon. Professor at the African Earth Observatory Network at Nelson Mandela University, and a Visiting Professor at the Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil.
ProfJvan den EndeF 1995Ret. Professor and Director of the South African Institute for Medical Research.
Em ProfN Jvan der MerweF 1984Emeritus Clay Professor of Scientific Archaeology, Harvard University
DrA Svan JaarsveldF 2005Retired, Director General. International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
ProfCvan OnselenF 1998Retired researcher and historian, based at the University of Pretoria
ProfWillem-Arjenvan OtterloF 2024Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch University
ProfJvan StadenF 1990Ret. Director of the Research Centre for Plant Growth & Development, UKZN. Tops list of world's highly cited researchers. Winner of the Society John F W Herschel Medal for 2013
ProfB Wvan WilgenF 2014Centre for Invasion Biology Dept of Botany & Zoology Stellenbosch University
ProfMarietjieVenterF 2024Chair: Emerging Viral Threats, One Health Surveillance and Vaccines, Faculty of Health Sciences, Witwatersrand University
ProfMarcelloVichiF 2025Oceanography Department
University of Cape Town
ProfR PViljoenF 1998Consulting Geologist, Emeritus Professor, University of the Witwatersrand
ProfLWadleyF 2014Honorary Professor, Department of Archaeology, Institute for Human Evolution at WITS
ProfAndreWeidemanF 2024Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Stellenbosch
ProfP AWhitelockF 2000Astronomer, SA Astronomical Observatory and University of Cape Town
ProfA KWhitfieldF 2005Chief Scientist S.A Inst. for Aquatic Biodiversity
ProfA-LWilliamsonF 2005Division of Medical Virology Department of Clinical Laboratory Services
ProfCWilliamsonF 2012Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine University of Cape Town
ProfJ RWilsonF 2022Centre for Invasion Biology, Unversity of Stellenbosch
ProfB DWingfieldF 2007Department of Genetics University of Pretoria
ProfM JWingfieldF 1998Director: FABI University of Pretoria
ProfRWoodF 2013Desmond Tutu HIV Centre, IIDMM, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town
ProfAngela JWoodiwissF 2024Department of Physiology, Wits Medical School
DrD RWoodsF 1987Retired Vice-Chancellor, Rhodes University
ProfGWorsterF 2017Institute of Theoretical Geophysics Wilberforce Road, Cambridge
ProfPatrickWoudtF 2025Department of Astronomy
University of Cape Town
ProfSWurzF 2022School of Geography, Archaeology & Environmental Studies, WITS
ProfHeatherZarF 2024Chair Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town
ProfWZucchiniF 2005Department of Economic Sciences, Georg August University