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Wits receives R5.28 million boost for breast cancer research
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The University of the Witwatersrand has received a R5.28 million endowment to strengthen breast cancer research.
The funding comes from the Philip Sceales and Janet Antrobus Cancer Research Trust and will support long term research efforts at the university’s Faculty of Health Sciences.
The donation is aimed at advancing studies that improve understanding, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, which remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among South African women.
Wits says the endowment will help sustain research that can lead to better outcomes and improved healthcare solutions in the fight against cancer.
The funding comes from the Philip Sceales and Janet Antrobus Cancer Research Trust and will support long term research efforts at the university’s Faculty of Health Sciences.
The donation is aimed at advancing studies that improve understanding, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, which remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among South African women.
Wits says the endowment will help sustain research that can lead to better outcomes and improved healthcare solutions in the fight against cancer.
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KZN spelling bee star heads to world stage after continental success
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A KwaZulu-Natal learner is heading to Shanghai to represent South Africa at the World Spelling Bee Championships after an impressive continental performance.
Ashton Singh from Westville Senior Primary School in Pinetown placed second in the Junior Division at the 2026 African Spelling Bee and also helped South Africa secure the overall team title.
His success has been recognised by the provincial Department of Education, with praise for his dedication and consistency.
Ashton says he is excited to represent the country internationally and believes hard work and belief make success possible.
Ashton Singh from Westville Senior Primary School in Pinetown placed second in the Junior Division at the 2026 African Spelling Bee and also helped South Africa secure the overall team title.
His success has been recognised by the provincial Department of Education, with praise for his dedication and consistency.
Ashton says he is excited to represent the country internationally and believes hard work and belief make success possible.
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Centurion teen walks again after groundbreaking cancer surgery first for South Africa
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A 15 year old boy from Centurion is recovering well after undergoing a pioneering bone cancer operation at Netcare Unitas Hospital that allowed him to keep his leg.
The teenager had been facing amputation due to an aggressive form of bone cancer, but surgeons instead used a liquid nitrogen technique to remove and treat the tumour while preserving his own bone.
Doctors say the procedure could allow the bone to grow and integrate naturally as he continues to develop.
Medical staff say he was already taking assisted steps just one day after surgery, marking a remarkable early recovery and a major milestone in local orthopaedic care.
The teenager had been facing amputation due to an aggressive form of bone cancer, but surgeons instead used a liquid nitrogen technique to remove and treat the tumour while preserving his own bone.
Doctors say the procedure could allow the bone to grow and integrate naturally as he continues to develop.
Medical staff say he was already taking assisted steps just one day after surgery, marking a remarkable early recovery and a major milestone in local orthopaedic care.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 22.15 to the British Pound, and 19.14 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,645.60 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 101.27 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,978.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 22.15 to the British Pound, and 19.14 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,645.60 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 101.27 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,978.00.
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