The 9th Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference is taking place from July 31 to August 2, 2024, at the Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria. Organized by the South African Medical Research Council's (SAMRC) Malaria Research Group, this year's conference explores the theme "Malaria Elimination: A Moving Target?" - a timely topic that highlights the persistent challenges in achieving malaria eradication by 2030. Despite notable progress, cross-border malaria transmission remains a significant obstacle. To delve deeper into this critical issue, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Rajendra Maharaj, Unit Director of the Malaria Research Group at the South African Medical Research Council

The 9th Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference is taking place from July 31 to August 2, 2024, at the Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria. Organized by the South African Medical Research Council's (SAMRC) Malaria Research Group, this year's conference explores the theme "Malaria Elimination: A Moving Target?" - a timely topic that highlights the persistent challenges in achieving malaria eradication by 2030. Despite notable progress, cross-border malaria transmission remains a significant obstacle. To delve deeper into this critical issue, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Rajendra Maharaj, Unit Director of the Malaria Research Group at the South African Medical Research Council

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli has strongly condemned the brutal killing of 25-year-old Ntobeko Cele by her partner, Sibusiso Lawrence, in Durban. In a shocking Facebook confession, Lawrence claimed that cheating and ill-treatment in the relationship drove him to commit the heinous crime. Tragically, Lawrence later took his own life. This incident has once again brought to the forefront the devastating issue of Gender-Based Violence in South Africa. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Nadia Bernon, Chairperson of the Rapid Response Team on Gender-Based Violence and a Doctor in Community Development

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli has strongly condemned the brutal killing of 25-year-old Ntobeko Cele by her partner, Sibusiso Lawrence, in Durban. In a shocking Facebook confession, Lawrence claimed that cheating and ill-treatment in the relationship drove him to commit the heinous crime. Tragically, Lawrence later took his own life. This incident has once again brought to the forefront the devastating issue of Gender-Based Violence in South Africa. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Nadia Bernon, Chairperson of the Rapid Response Team on Gender-Based Violence and a Doctor in Community Development

Another brutal killing in KZN highlights GBV in SA

South Africa is experiencing a surge in rubella cases, with over 10,000 laboratory-confirmed cases reported nationwide between January and November 2024. The majority of cases are in children under 15, with Gauteng and the Western Cape provinces being the hardest hit. For the latest Elvis Presslin spoke to Ramphelane Morewane, Acting Deputy Director for Health Programs at the National Department of Health

South Africa is experiencing a surge in rubella cases, with over 10,000 laboratory-confirmed cases reported nationwide between January and November 2024. The majority of cases are in children under 15, with Gauteng and the Western Cape provinces being the hardest hit. For the latest Elvis Presslin spoke to Ramphelane Morewane, Acting Deputy Director for Health Programs at the National Department of Health

Surge in rubella cases in South Africa

As we wrap up our final broadcast for 2024, we're taking a closer look at the top political stories that made headlines in South Africa this year. It's been a seismic year, marked by significant shifts in the country's political landscape. The recent general elections saw the ANC lose its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years. This historic election result paved the way for the formation of a Government of National Unity (GNU), with Cyril Ramaphosa being re-elected as South Africa's president for a second term. We will also examine other key political stories that shaped South Africa's landscape this year. To analyze the implications of these developments and what they mean for the future of South African politics, Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst, Tessa Dooms

As we wrap up our final broadcast for 2024, we're taking a closer look at the top political stories that made headlines in South Africa this year. It's been a seismic year, marked by significant shifts in the country's political landscape. The recent general elections saw the ANC lose its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years. This historic election result paved the way for the formation of a Government of National Unity (GNU), with Cyril Ramaphosa being re-elected as South Africa's president for a second term. We will also examine other key political stories that shaped South Africa's landscape this year. To analyze the implications of these developments and what they mean for the future of South African politics, Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst, Tessa Dooms

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