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On 1 May, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is the largest public funder of biomedical research globally, published a new policy prohibiting all foreign sub-awards. As a result, billions of rands in research grants for South African clinical studies are unlikely to be renewed over the next year, GroundUp and Spotlight report.
The ANC’s recently-constituted provincial task team (PTT) has led the party to two by-election wins out of a possible five – and ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says based on these and previous other outcomes, there is no evidence of a “one-way erosion” of the party’s support in KwaZulu-Natal.
Miss South Africa has announced it will not renew its Miss Supranational licence as former titleholder Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala steps up as the new national director for Miss Supranational SA. Here’s a breakdown of the recent major changes in the pageantry landscape.
Battling stage 4 colorectal cancer, Aadam Forgan found inspiration in the laughter and tears of young cancer patients during his chemotherapy sessions in the ward next to his. On 26 April, he ran the 21.1km Outeniqua Half Marathon and has raised more than R36 000.
Allegations of hacking, alleged conflict of interest and blocking of access to KZN-based Ithala’s banking records are among the dramatic allegations made in a legal dispute between the embattled bank and the South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority.
Clinical trial participants appear to be well protected in South Africa, particularly as the country’s guidelines recognise the risks of research with international collaborators. The sudden end of US-funded clinical trials, however, is exposing some limitations of ethics codes and guidelines, argues Dr Andy Gray.
Battling stage 4 colorectal cancer, Aadam Forgan found inspiration in the laughter and tears of young cancer patients during his chemotherapy sessions in the ward next to his. On 26 April, he ran the 21.1km Outeniqua Half Marathon and has raised more than R36 000.
The Protection of State Information Bill could result in the abuse of power and unreasonable infringements of rights, as well as undermine the principle of legality, says Parliament’s legal services which sent the contentious bill back to the House.
A video of a teacher having sex with a pupil, a photo of her private parts and one of her lying on his chest while they were in bed together. These shocking exhibits were featured during an Education Labour Relations Council arbitration hearing.
Viral voice notes spread fast. Whether it’s a health scare, a political warning, or an urgent call to action, these messages often sound convincing because of their human immediacy and apparent authenticity. But pausing to verify these can prevent you from being misled, inadvertently fuelling the spread, or even facing criminal charges.