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Governments are pushing teen social media bans – but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science

By Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz and Matthew B. Jané As governments worldwide move to restrict teenagers’ access to smartphones and social media, a fierce scientific debate has...

UP and Chinese institutions collaborate to enhance innovation

By Lungile Ntimba  The University of Pretoria (UP) recently signed a partnership agreement with Wuhan Polytechnic University and the Hubei University of Technology in China to enhance...

More must be done to protect children: Ramaphosa

By Simon Nare President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for more resolve to protect the rights of children, advocating for existing laws to be complemented by...

UCT’s PACK programme tackles Global South’s toughest health challenges

By Akani Nkuna University of Cape Town is leading the charge in healthcare innovation in the Global South with its game-changing clinical support tool known as the Practical...

Minister should probe governance shenanigans at Stellenbosch

By Edwin Naidu South Africa talks the talk when it comes to upholding the Constitution and rule of law. But it seems that only a few...

TB researcher joins elite young scientists academy

By Lungile Ntimba  South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) has expanded its expertise by enlisting biomedical sciences lecturer Caitlin Uren into its ranks. SAYAS was...

DBE raises alarm over rising food poisoning incidents among learners

By Johnathan Paoli The Department of Basic Education has raised concerns over a surge in reported food poisoning incidents affecting school-aged children.Recent cases, occurring primarily...

Education and gender equality: focus on girls isn’t fair and isn’t enough – global study

By Kathryn Watt and Chris Desmond For the past two decades, investing in girls’ schooling has been hailed as a cornerstone of promoting gender equality in sub-Saharan...

Leadership must drive financial sustainability – experts

By Edwin Naidu The financial sustainability of South Africa’s tertiary sector and the way it is governed are crucial. “If the higher education sector is to...

New minister must ensure NSFAS contributes to the greater good

By Edwin Naidu Former Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, always insisted the glass was half full when reflecting on the National Student...

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