The use of polluting household fuels and gas was associated with an increased likelihood of eczema, followed by severe asthma symptoms.
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De nombreux groupes alimentaires africains réduisent considérablement le stress oxydatif lié au diabète de type 2.
Structural barriers such as inaccessible infrastructure and lack of transport options affect South Africa’s reputation as a disability-friendly country.
Many African food groups significantly reduce oxidative stress linked to type 2 diabetes and lower the production of inflammatory markers.
A new DA leader will have implications for the party’s relationship with President Cyril Ramaphosa as well as the government of national unity.
A presidência sul-africana do G20 tentou avançar nas questões da desigualdade digital, dos altos custos dos dados e da banda larga, mas enfrentou oposição dos EUA de Trump
South Africa’s G20 presidency’s Digital Economy working group tried to make progress on digital inequality, high data costs and weak broadband. How did they do?
South African youth workers, despite limited resources, are finding creative ways to connect with young people through digital tools.
For rural students, distance education can keep existing inequities in place.
A standard definition of recidivism would make it possible to identify what works to reduce reoffending.
Steps need to be started urgently to clean up the petrol pollution left behind in South Durban by BP and Shell.
A lack of political will is one factor preventing youth work from becoming a formal profession.
Students in open, distance and e-learning institutions are under-researched when it comes to food insecurity.
Water interruptions, absence of toilets and a lack of clean energy can reduce food security.
Teachers need help to talk to learners about sexual health topics.
A change in the voting age wouldn’t have major advantages in South Africa.
South African companies now have a legal obligation to take proactive steps to prevent bribery.
Serious learner misconduct is a common, everyday problem in some schools.
Guineafowl don’t rely on cuddling for warmth like other species. They rely on flexible behavioural responses to survive harsh climates.
Africa’s new space agency has an important role to play in coordinating satellite data and boosting connectivity.
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Specialist Researcher, University of South Africa
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Professor, University of South Africa
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Senior Research Associate: Digital Economy, University of South Africa
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Professor, University of South Africa
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Adjunct Academic, University of South Africa
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Professor in Political Science, University of South Africa
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Senior lecturer, University of South Africa
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Associate Professor: Public Administration and Management, University of South Africa
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Professor of Environmental Science, University of South Africa
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Senior Lecturer: Public Health, University of South Africa
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Professor, University of South Africa
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Professor in Company Law, University of South Africa
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Public Health Nutrition Researcher, University of South Africa
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Lecturer, University of South Africa
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Associate Professor: Health Sciences Education, University of South Africa