| Dr | Fulufhelo Hope | Mudau | University of South Africa | South Africa | Environmental Data Analysis | Real world case studies | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Rodney Tatenda | Muringai | University of Johannesburg | South Africa | Data Analysis | International Research Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Mr | Ahmad | Allan | University of Johannesburg | South Africa | engineering | Mechanical Engineering – Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Prof | Gulshan | Sharma | University of Johannesburg | South Africa | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Application of AI for Renewable Integrated Power System | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Ms | Mmasechaba Lebogang | Moropane | Earth Sciences Department, University of the Western Cape | South Africa | Big Data | Environmental Sciences | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Dr | ADOGBEJI | VICTOR | University of Johannesburg. | South Africa | engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Shakirudeen | Taiwo | University of Johannesburg | South Africa | Geospatial Intelligence | International Economics | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Ms | Vuyolwethu | Tokoyi | Durban University of Technology | South Africa | Data Analysis | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Assoc Prof Dr | Jan-Harm | De Villiers | University of South Africa | South Africa | Qualitative Research | Legal Philosophy | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Prof | Shelley | Schmollgruber | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | South Africa | Descriptive Analytics | Emergency Nursing | Excellence in Research | View Profile |
| Dr | Thompho | Rashamuse | Mintek | South Africa | Data Science | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Andile | Faya | University of Kwazulu-Natal | South Africa | Emerging Research Trends | Drug delivery and biomaterials | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Mr | Welile Magnificent | Mamba | University Of Eswatini | South Africa | Descriptive Analytics | Nursing Science | Excellence in Research | View Profile |
| Mr | Sinethemba | Kaba | Nelson Mandela University | South Africa | Data Analysis Innovation | Water science | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Wonga | Masiza | Agricultural Research Council | South Africa | Data Analysis | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Mpho | Mathebula | University of the Witwatersrand | South Africa | Qualitative Research | Women's Research | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Yanga | Nokwe | University of KwaZulu-Natal | South Africa | Descriptive Analytics | Bone Infection | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Mr | Tlhomaro | Marebane | North West University | South Africa | Environmental Data Analysis | Air Qaulity | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Mr | Rifumo | Chauke | University of Pretoria | South Africa | Quantitative Research | Material science | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Mamorena Lucia | Matsoso | University of Johannesburg | South Africa | Quantitative Research | Supply chain management/ sustainable supply chain | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |