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South African scientist wins global award
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South African medical researcher Professor Liesl Zühlke has been awarded the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Laureate for Africa and the Arab States.
Zühlke, based at the University of Cape Town and the SA Medical Research Council, studies heart disease in children caused by untreated infections and has helped improve diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
Her work has influenced global health policy, including a World Health Assembly resolution on fever and heart disease, and has reduced post-surgery loss-to-follow-up rates from over 20% to below 1%.
The award was announced in Paris and forms part of the L’Oréal-UNESCO programme that recognises women scientists working across global research fields.
Zühlke, based at the University of Cape Town and the SA Medical Research Council, studies heart disease in children caused by untreated infections and has helped improve diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
Her work has influenced global health policy, including a World Health Assembly resolution on fever and heart disease, and has reduced post-surgery loss-to-follow-up rates from over 20% to below 1%.
The award was announced in Paris and forms part of the L’Oréal-UNESCO programme that recognises women scientists working across global research fields.
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St George’s Village knits 111 blankets
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Residents, families and friends at St George’s Village, in Germiston, knitted 111 blankets for the 67 Blankets for Mandela Day initiative ahead of Mandela Day in July.
The Pins and Needles Group set a target of 67 blankets but increased production as more residents joined the project.
The blankets were made through knitting, crocheting and wool donations, with 48 village residents and community members taking part.
The finished blankets will be donated to children in care, Elandsvallei Retirement Village and other organisations as part of Mandela Day outreach projects.
The Pins and Needles Group set a target of 67 blankets but increased production as more residents joined the project.
The blankets were made through knitting, crocheting and wool donations, with 48 village residents and community members taking part.
The finished blankets will be donated to children in care, Elandsvallei Retirement Village and other organisations as part of Mandela Day outreach projects.
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Eastern Cape entrepreneurs offer fuel alternative
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As fuel prices continue to climb, two young entrepreneurs from the Eastern Cape are offering an alternative.
Their company, Style-E Mobility, has developed electric motorbikes powered by rechargeable batteries instead of petrol engines.
The innovators say the bikes could help delivery drivers and motorists cut operating costs while reducing dependence on fuel.
The technology could also lower delivery fees for consumers by making transport services more affordable.
Style-E Mobility CEO, Mzingisi Mangqukela:
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Their company, Style-E Mobility, has developed electric motorbikes powered by rechargeable batteries instead of petrol engines.
The innovators say the bikes could help delivery drivers and motorists cut operating costs while reducing dependence on fuel.
The technology could also lower delivery fees for consumers by making transport services more affordable.
Style-E Mobility CEO, Mzingisi Mangqukela:
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The Rand is trading at 16.25 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,074.12 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,838.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.25 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,074.12 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,838.00.
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