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UP Lecturer Wins International Theranostics Award
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Dr Keamogetswe Ramonaheng from the University of Pretoria has won the Saul Hertz Award at the 8th Theranostics World Congress.
She was recognised for her work in theranostics, a field that combines medical imaging with targeted radiation therapy to improve cancer treatment.
Her research helps doctors calculate the right radiation dose for each patient, making treatments safer, more effective, and tailored to individual needs.
The award was presented by Saul Hertz’s daughter and highlights South Africa’s growing role in advanced cancer care and personalised medicine.
She was recognised for her work in theranostics, a field that combines medical imaging with targeted radiation therapy to improve cancer treatment.
Her research helps doctors calculate the right radiation dose for each patient, making treatments safer, more effective, and tailored to individual needs.
The award was presented by Saul Hertz’s daughter and highlights South Africa’s growing role in advanced cancer care and personalised medicine.
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FoodForward SA Nominated for 2026 Earthshot Prize
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FoodForward SA has been nominated for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, one of the world’s biggest environmental awards. The organisation rescues surplus food that would otherwise go to landfills, providing nearly one million South Africans with meals every day.
Their work not only fights food insecurity but also prevents harmful methane emissions.
With a network of 2,500 beneficiary organisations across cities and rural areas, FoodForward SA could receive £1 million to expand this life-saving work if chosen as one of five global winners later this year.
Their work not only fights food insecurity but also prevents harmful methane emissions.
With a network of 2,500 beneficiary organisations across cities and rural areas, FoodForward SA could receive £1 million to expand this life-saving work if chosen as one of five global winners later this year.
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Benoni Community Leaders Honoured with Paul Harris Awards
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Three Benoni community leaders, Abbey-Jade Reason of Apricot Tree, Alison Etherington of Clean Projects, and Nina Visser of Homestead Helpers for Benoni, were recognised with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow award by the Rotary Club of Benoni Aurora on February 27.
The award honours individuals whose leadership and service have a lasting positive impact on their community.
The trio was celebrated for their work in environmental conservation, uplifting the community, and inspiring collaboration among residents.
Rotary Club president Peter Herweg praised their dedication, humility and the measurable difference they have made in Benoni.
The award honours individuals whose leadership and service have a lasting positive impact on their community.
The trio was celebrated for their work in environmental conservation, uplifting the community, and inspiring collaboration among residents.
Rotary Club president Peter Herweg praised their dedication, humility and the measurable difference they have made in Benoni.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.50 to the US Dollar, 22.05 to the British Pound, and 19.17 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,164.58 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 81.40 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 72,675.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.50 to the US Dollar, 22.05 to the British Pound, and 19.17 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,164.58 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 81.40 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 72,675.00.
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