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Leading climate scientist, Professor Sir David King, urges South Africa to take the lead into combating climate change.
6 March 2025
Retirement reimagined
“As people live longer, retirement is evolving from a single event to a life stage transition that can take 10 to 15 years.”
6 March 2025
US exit from Paris Agreement opens door for SA leadership
SA can choose to stick with an outdated energy system, or embrace a future where clean energy powers industries, drives growth and secures wellbeing.
5 March 2025
New fossil discovery of an early human ancestor reveals that it walked upright, just like humans
Remarkable new fossils from Swartkrans Cave reveal that a prehistoric relative of humans was also extremely small and vulnerable to predators.
5 March 2025




In this episode, we explore how Type 2 Diabetes is rising twice as fast in sub-Saharan Africa according to research published Lancet Global Health. Wits is enhancing research through acquiring cutting-edge equipment. Remember to book your seat to attend a public lecture by Sir David King at Wits to discuss The Paris Agreement and Pathways to a Sustainable Future. Wits academics benefit from the Carnegie-funded EMCAT programme for career advancement, and a Wits student delegation explores innovation and leadership in China.
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