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Wits liver programme reaches 1,000 transplants
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Wits University's Liver Transplant Programme has completed its 1,000th liver transplant, marking a major milestone for healthcare in South Africa.
Since 2004, the programme has treated 637 adults and 363 children through a partnership between Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre and Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.
The programme has introduced advanced transplant techniques, including living donor and HIV-positive donor liver transplants, to expand access to treatment.
Doctors say more registered organ donors are still needed to help patients waiting for life-saving transplants.
Since 2004, the programme has treated 637 adults and 363 children through a partnership between Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre and Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.
The programme has introduced advanced transplant techniques, including living donor and HIV-positive donor liver transplants, to expand access to treatment.
Doctors say more registered organ donors are still needed to help patients waiting for life-saving transplants.
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NSA learners take Joburg Theatre stage
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On The List Broadway the NSA Way opens at the Joburg Theatre from tomorrow until Sunday.
The musical features learners from the National School of the Arts, working with professional creatives.
Set in 2026, the production explores a changing creative landscape and gives young performers a platform to showcase their work.
Co-Director, Kensiwe Tshabalala, was speaking to the Sabc:
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The musical features learners from the National School of the Arts, working with professional creatives.
Set in 2026, the production explores a changing creative landscape and gives young performers a platform to showcase their work.
Co-Director, Kensiwe Tshabalala, was speaking to the Sabc:
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800 residents run to revive Lonehill Dam
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More than 800 residents joined the 24th Otter Estates Lonehill Fun Run/Walk in Johannesburg to raise funds for the Lonehill Dam revival project.
The 5km fun run and walk, held on 1 August, was organised by the Lonehill Residents Association with support from local sponsors.
Funds raised will help restore the dam and support environmental projects in the area.
The event brought together runners, walkers and community groups to improve a shared public space.
The 5km fun run and walk, held on 1 August, was organised by the Lonehill Residents Association with support from local sponsors.
Funds raised will help restore the dam and support environmental projects in the area.
The event brought together runners, walkers and community groups to improve a shared public space.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.37 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,051.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,181.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.37 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,051.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,181.00.
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