Opinion
Reflecting on a year of living since Covid-19 reached South African shores
An unprecedented year – by Sally Burdett A year ago, on 5 March 2020, South Africa identified its first case...
Nzimande calls for the adoption of renewable energy to stabilise earth’s climate
Thabo Mohlala Renewable hydrogen and green power-fuels are among some of the key instruments that South Africa can harness to...
Technology is a double-edged sword
Professors Tshilidzi Marwala, Angina Parekh and Saurabh Sinha Technology has become an innovative enabler in our work environment. However, in stark...
Mentorship and good support structures can help grow a pool of women in STEM fields
Linda Zuze I recently read a remarkable novel about two childhood friends called “My Brilliant Friend" by Elena Ferrente. It...
UP’s veterinary specialist, Professor Vinny Pillay, wades in the Ivermecton debate.
As the debate about the prescription of the Ivermection for Covid-19 rages on, Professor Vinny Naidoo, UP’s specialist in veterinary...
Fighting COVID-19: A veterinary perspective
Dr Rebone Moerane As a veterinary professional with experience in disease control, I have been following the various measures implemented...
Behavioural change can help the country mobilise the population to take vaccine, says an expert
Thabo Mohlala As South Africa prepares to roll out its vaccine programme to curb the increasing cases of the new...
What makes mosquitoes tick and how to keep safe from them this summer, advice from a UP malaria expert
Dr Taneshka Kruger Many people are already in holiday mode, spending their days and early evenings outside, often sitting with...
Covid-19 puts South Africa HIV progress on the line
Ntombi Mahlaule, Afrika Tikkun This World AIDS Day, experts are calling for an urgent all hands-on deck approach to preventing...
We see you, we hear you, you matter
Empowering adolescent girls and young women to make informed decisions, so they can get the future they want - and...
