News Bulletin of 6 March 2026, 6am

University of Pretoria's scientist Dr Keamogetswe Ramonaheng has received the Saul Hertz Award at the 8th Theranostics World Congress for her work in theranostics, a field that combines diagnostic imaging with targeted radiation therapy to improve cancer treatment.
Ramonaheng's work helps doctors give the right radiation dose to each patient.
This makes treatment safer and more effective for people with cancer.
She says the recognition shows that South African research and clinical practice are globally competitive.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa in the Western Cape will add extra trains for the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday, to help cyclists and spectators avoid road closures and traffic.
Park-and-ride will be available at key stations, and security will be heightened.
PRASA’s Raymond Maseko urged riders and fans to leave their cars at home, arrive early, and plan their journeys for a safe and hassle-free race day.
At the same time, Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC, Ricardo Mackenzie, has encouraged learners in the province, between the ages of 11-and 18, to apply for free entries to the 42km cycle:
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Endurance athletes will attempt the Calling Cape Town Challenge on Sunday, completing a 7.5km Robben Island swim, the 109km Cape Town Cycle Tour and a 50km Three Peaks trail run within 24 hours.
The athletes will cover about 167 kilometres across Cape Town to raise funds for Calling Education.
The non-profit works to expand access to schooling for learners from low-income communities and has already helped establish schools in Stellenbosch, Kroonstad and Paarl.
The challenge has raised more than R2.5 million so far to support the organisation’s education projects.