| Mr | Sipho Sethu | Mashiyi | University of Fort Hare | South Africa | Engineering | Excellence in Research | |
| Ms. | Nkosikhona | Msweli | University of South Africa | South Africa | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award | |
| Ms. | Alliance | Bibili Nzengue | Tshwane University of Technology | South Africa | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award | |
| Mr. | Adeola | oketola | Tshwane University of Technology | South Africa | Engineering | Best Researcher Award | |
| Ms. | Nokulunga | Dlamini | Tshwane University of Technology | South Africa | Engineering | Best Researcher Award | |
| Mr | Sibongiseni | Silwana | Agricultural Research Council | South Africa | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award | |
| Dr. | Mpho | Muloiwa | Tshwane University of Technology | South Africa | Engineering | Best Researcher Award | |
| Ms. | Mukovhe | Rammela | University of Venda | South Africa | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Dr. | Oliver. O | Apeh | University of Johannesburg | South Africa | Energy and Sustainability | Excellence in Innovation | View Profile |
| Dr. | Lindiwe | Gumede | University of johannesburg | South Africa | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Dr. | Clare | Harvey | University of the Witwatersrand | South Africa | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Mr. | Deme | Hirko | Stellenbosch University | South Africa | Engineering | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Prof. | Leepile | Sehularo | North-West University | South Africa | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Prof. | Abiodun | Salawu | North-West University | South Africa | Arts and Humanities | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Dr. | Nondumiso | Sosibo | Agricultural Research Council | South Africa | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Mr. | Zanodumo | Godlimpi | University of South Africa | South Africa | Engineering | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Dr. | Tsiidzai | Matsika | University of the Free State | South Africa | Arts and Humanities | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Ms. | Tsitsi | Zengeya | University of KwaZulu-Natal | South Africa | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Dr. | Andiswa | Mvanyashe | Nelson Mandela University | South Africa | Arts and Humanities | Women Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Ms. | Enicca Phillipine | Mkhondo | University of Venda | South Africa | Health Professions | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |