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Tanya Farber is the senior science reporter for the Sunday Times and TimesLIVE.

Prof Jonathan Jansen has been elected a member of the American Academy of Arts, considered one of the most prestigious academies on the globe. File photo.

Stellenbosch University Prof Jonathan Jansen will walk in Einstein's footsteps

Stellenbosch University professor of education Jonathan Jansen has been elected a member of the American Academy of Arts, considered one of the most prestigious academies on the globe.

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Committee to probe nepotism claims against Stellenbosch University VC

Wim de Villiers, the rector and vice chancellor of Stellenbosch University, will have to wait longer to find out his fate in the wake of a nepotism scandal that has rocked the institution.

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Stellenbosch University is considering closing one of its residences. File photo.

SAHRC finds against Stellenbosch University regarding only-English policy

Stellenbosch University violated the rights of Afrikaans-speaking students when it said they could only speak English in certain residences during their welcoming period in 2021, says the South African Human Rights Commission.

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University of Cape Town

Interim UCT vice-chancellor announced as Phakeng continues ‘war of words’ on social media

The University of Cape Town on Monday confirmed the appointment of an interim vice-chancellor in the wake of a fallout with Mamokgethi Phakeng.

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Dutch kitesurfer dies in horrific accident in Muizenberg, Cape Town

The year has ended tragically for a Dutch kite surfer who got swept up in heavy winds pelting Cape Town on the last day of 2022.

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Parents, guardians and caregivers are being urged to vaccinate children against measles. File image

Growing South African measles outbreak sees cases climb to 297

The number of measles cases being detected across South Africa is rising daily.

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The KwaDukuza municipality plans to house all people affected by the April floods in temporary residential units before Christmas. File photo

Collective action or collective suicide: Lancet report warns of climate deaths

As delegates head off to COP27, kicking off in Sharm El-Sheikh on Sunday, the health community has thrown down the gauntlet.

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Health minister Dr Joe Phaahla. File photo.

'Historic day,' says minister after two years and three months of protocols

Speaking at a briefing on Thursday morning, minister of health Joe Phaahla thanked all South Africans for their support and co-operation over two years and three months.

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Health minister Dr Joe Phaahla has repealed some key Covid-19 measures, including the wearing of face masks. Stock photo.

If this leak is anything to go by, you’ll soon be unmasking and basking in stadiums

Masks and limits on gatherings should go, according to a leaked memo by health minister Joe Phaahla

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The Eastern Cape education department has fired teachers found listed on the sexual offender's registry.

Children in SA face among the worst bullying across the globe — report

Levels of bullying, victimisation and school violence in SA are among the highest in the world, placing a heavy burden on mental health of children according to the latest Child Gauge.

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The Eastern Cape education department has fired teachers found listed on the sexual offender's registry.
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Silence and pitfalls in services: Child victims of crime left out in the cold

The recent harrowing crime stats showed an increase in the first three months of this year of more than 37% when it comes to the murder of children.

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Chances of finding 60 missing KZN flood victims virtually nil

While KwaZulu-Natal has been thrown into turmoil by a fresh bout of flooding that has already claimed one life, thousands are still reeling from the April disaster and trying to pick up the pieces of their homes and lives.

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Get with the programme, says Shabir Madhi and other top scientists.

It’s two years later — scientists lash out at Covid-19 draft regulations

A group of top scientific minds in the country have lashed out at government’s draft regulations on the management of Covid-19 and other notifiable medical conditions.

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The health department has urged the public to ignore a malicious social media post 'whose intent is to cause unnecessary panic and confusion, especially as the country is entering influenza season'.

Children aged 10 to 14 have highest rate of positive Covid-19 tests

The highest Covid-19 positivity rate is now among children between 10 and 14, health minister Joe Phaahla said on Friday.

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Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is adamant it will be "business as usual" in the city during the national shutdown planned by the EFF for next Monday. File photo.

Cape Town’s 300MW solar power plan will be litmus test: mayor Hill-Lewis

The City of Cape Town is the first municipality to open its doors to independent power providers.

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