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‘Toxic, hazardous’ dust harming preschool children in Kuils River

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/ 15 October 2021

In an unequal world, mental health must be redefined

Reducing socioeconomic inequalities and improving mental health are twin goals that cannot be separated; we must demand better from government, while also taking collective responsibility

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Coronavirus

/ 8 February 2021

South Africa pauses Covid-19 vaccine rollout after disappointing AstraZeneca results

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/ 4 October 2020

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Article

/ 29 March 2020

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Article

/ 12 June 2018

For land reform to have a chance of success, women are key

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/ 2 October 2014

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By Amy Green

Article

/ 9 September 2014

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The landmark agreement will see both countries make investments to foster developments in key institutions.

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/ 23 August 2013

Distinguished women in the life sciences

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/ 21 June 2013

Decrease in women abuse = decrease in HIV infections, say researchers

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/ 3 February 2012

Teenage moms face a litany of ills

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/ 3 May 2011

Brutal murder of lesbian activist condemned

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/ 25 November 2010

Study shows war on women begins at home

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/ 13 October 2010

Brutal legacy of terrible twins

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/ 19 June 2009

DA: Lack of leadership has caused rape crisis

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/ 18 June 2009

MRC: Quarter of men in South Africa admit rape

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/ 28 November 2007

Report: Karoo plant hailed in fight against diabetes

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HIV vaccine trials in SA put on hold

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Cost of new liver is R450 000, National Assembly hears

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‘Toxic, hazardous’ dust harming preschool children in Kuils River

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In an unequal world, mental health must be redefined

In the Covid storm our poop doesn’t tell lies

How SA wants to sell the AstraZeneca vaccine for half the price and what the loss could be

Join the M&G Community

South Africa pauses Covid-19 vaccine rollout after disappointing AstraZeneca results

Testing sewage: The Covid canary in our wastewater

Incentivise the adoption of 4IR technologies

For land reform to have a chance of success, women are key

Get up, stand up, stand up for your cardiovascular might

SA, UK form Newton Fund to boost science and technology projects

[From our archives] Is SA ready to turn over a new leaf?

Distinguished women in the life sciences

Decrease in women abuse = decrease in HIV infections, say researchers

Teenage moms face a litany of ills

Brutal murder of lesbian activist condemned

Study shows war on women begins at home

Brutal legacy of terrible twins

DA: Lack of leadership has caused rape crisis

MRC: Quarter of men in South Africa admit rape

The health hangover

Report: Karoo plant hailed in fight against diabetes

HIV vaccine trials in SA put on hold

Cost of new liver is R450 000, National Assembly hears

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