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Improving student teachers' in-school experiences is a smart investment

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imageSouth African teachers must operate in extremely varied socioeconomic conditions. Their practical training in schools needs to prepare them for this reality.EPA/Nic Bothma

For some student teachers, the compulsory practical period they spend in a school before qualifying is the highlight of their degree.

During this practicum period, which accounts...

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South Africa is rebranding its condom campaign: will it work this time?

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imageTo improve safe sex practices and condom use among young people in South Africa, the national Department of Health has rebranded its freely distributed condoms, which were considered clinical and uncool. Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters

The South African National Department of Health has launched a new safe sex campaign. Over the next three years it plans to...

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Science and technology hold the key to Nigeria reaching its full potential

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imageVictoria Island waterfront in Lagos. President Buhari needs to emulate China and South Korea by urgently investing in science and technology to take Nigeria's economy to the next level.Reuters/Joe Penney

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari must make science and technology a priority if the populous West African country hopes to flex its economic...

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Dealing with African epidemics needs more than just a health response

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imageIncreasing human-wildlife interactions pose threats not only to public health, but also to conservation, and well-being.Ahmed Khan

Understanding the complex linkages between food systems, wildlife, and environmental health raises questions about the governance of epidemics in sub-Saharan Africa. These epidemics, like the recent outbreak of the...

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  6. Democracy needs heroes to champion the cause
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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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In 2025, Australians purchased a record 1.24 million new vehicles, with the Ford Ranger and Toyota...

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South African Consular Services Expand to Six Australian Cities

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How to Hire a Nanny: A Complete Guide for Families

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Garden maintenance has always been a hands on ritual. Mowing on a schedule, watering by instinct, an...

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