SA Health Excellence Awards starring the NI!

24 Nov 2025
Aayesha Soni
24 Nov 2025

The recent SA Health Excellence Awards hosted by Clinix/SA Clinician Scientists' Society in Johannesburg saw NI members and students sparkling. 

We're proud to acknowledge Dr Melissa Nel for her nomination as a finalist in the "Scientific Excellence" category.

And thrilled to congratulate Mr Sayuran Pillay, 4th-year medical student, president of the UCT Chapter of the student organisation 'The African Research Society', and Student Curriculum Lekgotla Co-Chair, on winning the "Rising Star" Award.

And a further win in the "Emerging Star" category by NI member, Dr Aayesha Soni. Our utmost congratulations to all nominees and winners for what they continue to do for health excellence in our country!

2025 winners