Today, women continue to represent less than one-third of the world’s researchers, according to UNESCO.
On International Day of Women and Girls in STEM, 11 February, Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, emphasised the importance of STEM subjects for the economy and future job opportunities in fields such as health and AI.
Abigail Kok, who shares her success as a top achiever in the 2025 NSC exams in mathematics and physical sciences. Abigail encourages young girls to pursue STEM, highlighting the endless opportunities and problem-solving abilities these subjects offer.
She is currently studying data science at Stellenbosch University and believes every girl should have the chance to explore STEM subjects.
