African science to support vaccine sovereignty
It's African Vaccination Week 2026 in SA from 24 to 30 April and scientists here aim to go beyond fill and finish.
28 April 2026
Inequality can be reversed, says global expert panel
Man-made inequality is an emergency that has spiralled out of control and a grave threat to human life, however, experts say it can be reversed.
28 April 2026
Establishing an International Panel on Inequality
President Cyril Ramaphosa and global experts on inequality met at Wits University on Friday to begin establishing the panel.
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