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Wits researcher launch RhISOTOPE Project
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Researchers at Wits University have launched the RhISOTOPE Project to protect rhinos from poaching by inserting trace radio-active isotopes into their horns.
The isotopes allow authorities to detect horns at airports, harbours and border posts without harming the animals.
Pilot injections were conducted in 2024 and 2025 under controlled conditions, ensuring safety for rhinos and conservation staff.
The project aims to safeguard South Africa’s rhino population by making illegal trade riskier.
The isotopes allow authorities to detect horns at airports, harbours and border posts without harming the animals.
Pilot injections were conducted in 2024 and 2025 under controlled conditions, ensuring safety for rhinos and conservation staff.
The project aims to safeguard South Africa’s rhino population by making illegal trade riskier.
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New mom receive care packages in KZN
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Nearly 300 new mothers in Durban have received care packages through the Robin Hood Foundation’s Love the Babies campaign.
Volunteers delivered the donated baby clothing, blankets and essentials to mothers at Victoria Mxenge, RK Khan, Wentworth and St Mary’s hospitals over the past three weeks.
The donations are aimed at helping families who arrived at these hospitals without basic newborn items.
The initiative continues to collect community donations to support even more mothers and babies in local public hospitals.
Volunteers delivered the donated baby clothing, blankets and essentials to mothers at Victoria Mxenge, RK Khan, Wentworth and St Mary’s hospitals over the past three weeks.
The donations are aimed at helping families who arrived at these hospitals without basic newborn items.
The initiative continues to collect community donations to support even more mothers and babies in local public hospitals.
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Applications for 200 Young South Africans open
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Nominations for the 2026 "200 Young South Africans" initiative have opened until 13 March.
The annual program by Mail & Guardian shines a spotlight on exceptional young individuals, aged 18 to 35, across various sectors.
The recognition celebrates their dedication and impact, offering a platform to acknowledge their achievements and inspire further excellence.
The Mail &Guardian's Editor in chief Japhet Ncube:
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The annual program by Mail & Guardian shines a spotlight on exceptional young individuals, aged 18 to 35, across various sectors.
The recognition celebrates their dedication and impact, offering a platform to acknowledge their achievements and inspire further excellence.
The Mail &Guardian's Editor in chief Japhet Ncube:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 15.96 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,166.90 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 65,055.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.96 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,166.90 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 65,055.00.
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