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Professor Annie Joubert from the University of Pretoria.
BREAST CANCER

‘Let’s together close the care gap’ on cancer, says UP Professor

Cancer is often preventable, so creating awareness and highlighting possible risk factors is crucial

  • Professor Annie Joubert
5 min read
Dr Hanlé Kirkcaldy, Head: Student Counselling Unit (SCU) and Clinical Psychologist at the University of Pretoria.
PARTNER CONTENT

World Mental Health Day: ‘We must combat mental-health myths so we are not stuck in the Emotional Middle Ages,’ says UP expert

World Mental Health Day is commemorated on 10 October annually

  • Dr Hanlé Kirkcaldy
3 min read
PARTNER CONTENT

Three catalytic interventions to boost women in science in SA

We must ensure that adequate investment is directed towards uplifting women and girls

  • Dr Rakeshnie Ramoutar-Prieschl
5 min read
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Dean, Professor Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu, looks on as UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Tawana Kupe, caps Dr Laurie Dippenaar.
FIRSTRAND

Four words to sum up 40 years of business success

The founder of FirstRand says the group prospered because it constantly diversified

  • Special Reports
4 min read
More than two-thirds of the world’s illiterate people are women. Working to change this can bring profound social and economic benefits. (Graphic: John McCann)
EDUKITE

Illiteracy costs South Africa’s economy R119 billion, report says

Low literacy levels are a financial and social burden on the country

  • Mandisa Ndlovu
3 min read