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SA’s first Covid-19 self-testing kit launched
A Cape Town-based medical company has announced the launch of the country’s first Covid-19 antigen self-test with a companion mobile phone application, HealthPulse TestNow.
LG calls on Gauteng residents to enter the Ambassador Challenge and win funding for community projects
The search is on for sustainable and innovative ideas aimed at empowering local communities.
Africa’s largest social sciences research institute gets new CEO
The HSRC is the largest dedicated research institute in the social sciences and humanities on the African continent, doing cutting-edge public research in areas that are crucial to development.
Professor Saths Cooper – an advocate for freedom and responsibility in science
The University of Pretoria professor recently accepted a nomination as member of the Standing Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science within the International Science Council (ISC).
UKZN Education academic awarded 2022 Medal for Social Sciences and Humanities
Professor Deevia Bhana, a National Research Foundation B-rated scientist, was honoured for her contributions as an established researcher.
UKZN graduate beats the odds
Luyanda Khoza has overcome adversity to graduate with a BSc degree majoring in psychology, criminology and forensic studies.