In old photos of law and medical schools in South Africa, they are the rule, not the exception. Now history seems to have left them behind. In those same schools of law and medicine, they make up barely 30% of the numbers. There has been a media storm recently about the question of which university…
The issue of academic freedom and free speech is only being raised as a red herring to divert our attention away from what is arguably an unethical, racist, and scientifically weak piece of research, writes Phila Msimang.A short two page commentary by Nicoli Nattrass, a professor in the School of Economics and a Director of…
on Monday morning apologised for Gray's comments, in which she criticised the state's lockdown policy, and said it would institute a fact-finding investigation into the "damage" the comments might have caused. It also banned any of its staff from speaking to the media until the matter of Gray's comments was resolved.Pillay had requested an investigation into…
interview with News24. According to GroundUp, Pillay said Gray's comments eroded public support for behaviour change, adding he had also received calls regarding her conduct as MRC president.The group - made up of scientist, academics and policy experts including some members of the Ministerial Advisory Committee as well as other academics and medical experts - voiced its concern…
Mkhize explains how lockdown levels will be assigned to districtsThe department presented plans for the opening of universities, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and Community Education and Training (CET) colleges to the committees.UniversitiesThere are different ends to the 2020 academic year envisaged, depending on the trajectory of the pandemic. The latest being…
Pros Grippy, powder-coated finish Wide range of weights available Well-balanced Color-coded design Cons Some long-term flaking/chipping issues (though minimal) Having the right grip is key to safe and efficient kettlebell workouts. These powder-coated classics are among the grippiest we've tested, with just the right amount of friction to eliminate the need for chalking the hands.
Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District on Feb. 27 in Seminole, Texas, during the 2025 West Texas measles outbreak. (Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images) After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status
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