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Shabir Madhi Wins Finland Scientific 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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Cancer survivors join women’s race southwide
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Hope and resilience will take centre stage in August as cancer survivors from across South Africa take part in the Totalsports Women’s Race in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
The event partners with PinkDrive to raise awareness about cancer and promote early detection through education and screening programmes.
Many participants are women who have overcome cancer and use physical activity as part of their recovery journey.
0The race also brings together families and communities in support of cancer awareness initiatives.
The event partners with PinkDrive to raise awareness about cancer and promote early detection through education and screening programmes.
Many participants are women who have overcome cancer and use physical activity as part of their recovery journey.
0The race also brings together families and communities in support of cancer awareness initiatives.
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Soweto Battle of Schools Showcases Talent
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Soweto's Finest's Battle of the Schools, is giving young dancers a platform to shine by showcasing school-based dance talent across South Africa.
With a few days to go until the FIFA World Cup kicks off, young performers are taking part in a competition that celebrates local culture, identity and creative expression.
The dance group that grew from Soweto to national recognition, is using the initiative to develop emerging talent and stage performances.
The group's Manager and DJ, Nkosi King:
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With a few days to go until the FIFA World Cup kicks off, young performers are taking part in a competition that celebrates local culture, identity and creative expression.
The dance group that grew from Soweto to national recognition, is using the initiative to develop emerging talent and stage performances.
The group's Manager and DJ, Nkosi King:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.55 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,442.30 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 60,723.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.55 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,442.30 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 60,723.00.
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Local: 0 words (0%), National: 161 words (67%), International: 81 words (33%)