Two SANDF members deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo were killed in a motor attack, on the 25th of June. 20 others were injured.

Two SANDF members deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo were killed in a motor attack, on the 25th of June. 20 others were injured.

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In a critical global public health development, a candidate vaccine for TB has been created using a gene-editing approach. TB remains the leading cause of death by infectious disease globally, with South Africa having one of the highest incidence rates in the world. While the BCG vaccine used to prevent TB is widely available for infants, no vaccine has shown lasting protection. The BCG is also the only existing effective vaccine.



GUEST: Professor Bavesh Kana, Head of the school of pathology at Wits University’s Faculty of Health Sciences

In a critical global public health development, a candidate vaccine for TB has been created using a gene-editing approach. TB remains the leading cause of death by infectious disease globally, with South Africa having one of the highest incidence rates in the world. While the BCG vaccine used to prevent TB is widely available for infants, no vaccine has shown lasting protection. The BCG is also the only existing effective vaccine.
 
GUEST: Professor Bavesh Kana, Head of the school of pathology at Wits University’s Faculty of Health Sciences

Researchers discover a potential vaccine to prevent tuberculosis in people of all ages

Our guest shares expert insights on current conversations and concerns about TikTok and its relevance to South African users. This as we look at the ongoing global debate about TikTok’s potential ban and the growing concerns surrounding data privacy, national security and user safety.



GUEST: Calin Cloete, Senior Cybersecurity Channel Account Manager of ESET 

Our guest shares expert insights on current conversations and concerns about TikTok and its relevance to South African users. This as we look at the ongoing global debate about TikTok’s potential ban and the growing concerns surrounding data privacy, national security and user safety.
 
GUEST: Calin Cloete, Senior Cybersecurity Channel Account Manager of ESET

The Innovation Hub: What South Africans need to know about TikTok

The latest on GNU



Yesterday, the story was GNU is on shaky ground after Ramaphosa reneges on offer to DA. The letters happened. There were also reports that Ramaphosa and Steenhuisen spoke on the phone last night and are expected to meet today. Then of course, the IFP had their press conference earlier looking at developments in the GNU. A lot is happening. Joining us for more analysis is…..



GUEST: Stephen Freedman

The latest on GNU
 
Yesterday, the story was GNU is on shaky ground after Ramaphosa reneges on offer to DA. The letters happened. There were also reports that Ramaphosa and Steenhuisen spoke on the phone last night and are expected to meet today. Then of course, the IFP had their press conference earlier looking at developments in the GNU. A lot is happening. Joining us for more analysis is…..
 
GUEST: Stephen Freedman

Two SANDF members deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo were killed in a motor attack, on the 25th of June. 20 others were injured.

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