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From a dusty rural village to academic stardom

Hailing from the small rural village of Nhlangulo in Mpangeni, north of KwaZulu-Natal, Xulu, 27, has defied the odds that often hinder young women from similar backgrounds.

Daily News
LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

How China is winning hearts worldwide

The People's Republic of China is a real bearer of democracy in the world by having a government of and for the people, with the country providing an example of genuine prosperity and development for its people in the modern era.

Business Report Ending Poverty in China
People’s Daily Online SA|Published

VIDEO: Learn how to extract DNA with this cool experiment from SciFest 2022

Students from the South African Society for Bio-Informatics share an easy and informative way on how DNA extraction works. This experiment can be done at home using a banana.

News Education
Kailene Pillay|Published

LOOK: SciFest Africa making science fun while going back to basics

Scifest Africa, taking place in Makhanda, aims to encourage the future generation of scientists and innovators by exposing them to the diverse fields in STEMI, by making science fun and accessible to all.

News Education
Kailene Pillay|Published