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In a small yet highly innovative laboratory in Braamfontein, Professor Bavesh Kana and his team are quietly revolutionising the global response to tuberculosis (TB). As Head of the Centre of Excellence for Biomedical TB Research, Kana leads a research group that developed SmartSpot, a diagnostic innovation that has enhanced TB testing in South Africa and around the world.
WATCH NOWWits awarded honorary doctorates to Dr Mavuso Msimang and Dr Kaizer Motaung for their impact on democracy and sport. Professor Andrew Forbes was named a joint winner of the 2025 Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award for his pioneering work in quantum computing. SmartSpot is advancing safe, rapid TB testing across South Africa, while alumnus Dr Bradley Segal earned a spot on Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list for using AI to revolutionise healthcare. In a historic first for the continent, Wits will host the 25th International Congress on the Education of the Deaf in 2030.
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