SA’s first black nuclear scientist Masango laid to rest
South Africa's first black nuclear scientist is being laid to rest in northern KZN today.
Multi-award winning physicist Senamile Masango died at the age of 37 after a short illness a week ago.
Born in Nongoma, she was the first African woman... to conduct experiments at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research.
Masango was also recognised as one of the 50 Global Inspirational Women of 2020.
READ: Tributes for SA’s first black nuclear physicist
She earned several prestigious awards, including the Women in Science Award in 2022.
The 37-year-old served on several bodies, including the SA Nuclear Energy Corporation and the Human Resource Development Council.
The presidency, political parties and academics have hailed her as a pioneer... and an inspiration to young women.
Her funeral's taking place in the Ntshodo Ground area.
