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Wits professor wins international science award
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Professor Shabir Madhi, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Wits University, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement.
The award, presented by the US-based National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, recognises contributions to public health through science.
Prof Madhi’s three-decade career has focused on vaccinology, studying how vaccines work and how effectively they protect against disease.
His research on vaccines for pneumonia, diarrhoea, influenza and RSV has helped shape World Health Organisation recommendations.
The award, presented by the US-based National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, recognises contributions to public health through science.
Prof Madhi’s three-decade career has focused on vaccinology, studying how vaccines work and how effectively they protect against disease.
His research on vaccines for pneumonia, diarrhoea, influenza and RSV has helped shape World Health Organisation recommendations.
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Learner appointed junior commissioner for schools
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A 14-year-old learner, Mduduzi Mabena, has been appointed as a Junior Commissioner in the Safer Schools campaign aimed at promoting safer and more supportive learning environments in Gauteng.
The initiative is a partnership between the SAPS, the Gauteng Department of Education, and the BrightSpark Foundation, and gives learners a platform to raise concerns and develop practical solutions to school safety challenges.
The programme also provides leadership training and mentorship to equip young people to act as ambassadors for positive change in their schools and communities.
Mabena addressed learners in Sandton during the launch, encouraging them to remain focused on their education despite everyday challenges.
The initiative is a partnership between the SAPS, the Gauteng Department of Education, and the BrightSpark Foundation, and gives learners a platform to raise concerns and develop practical solutions to school safety challenges.
The programme also provides leadership training and mentorship to equip young people to act as ambassadors for positive change in their schools and communities.
Mabena addressed learners in Sandton during the launch, encouraging them to remain focused on their education despite everyday challenges.
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Western Cape learner selected for space trip
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Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier congratulated Zayaan Abdurahman, a Grade 11 learner at Mondale High School who has been selected as one of eight South African learners to visit the Kennedy Space Center in July.
She earned her place through the South African Space Design Competition for designing futuristic space settlements.
Zayaan says she’s thrilled by the opportunity to compete internationally and tour National Aeronautics and Space Administration facilities in the USA:
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She earned her place through the South African Space Design Competition for designing futuristic space settlements.
Zayaan says she’s thrilled by the opportunity to compete internationally and tour National Aeronautics and Space Administration facilities in the USA:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.29 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,465.28 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,380.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.29 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,465.28 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,380.00.
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