People with epilepsy aren't protected in Africa. What needs to be done: ShutterstockIn October 2017 Abdul Matola was stoned and burnt to death in Malawi after being accused of being a “bloodsucking vampire”. Matola had lived with uncontrolled epilepsy -– a highly treatable and non-infectious condition characterised by recurring seizures. When he … [Read more...] about People with epilepsy aren’t protected in Africa. What needs to be done | The Conversation
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With Zuma gone, South Africa’s opposition needs a new scapegoat
With Zuma gone, South Africa’s opposition needs a new scapegoat: With Zuma gone, South Africa’s opposition needs a new scapegoat: CLOUDS of confetti and pyrotechnics marked Mmusi Maimane's re-election as leader of South Africa's main opposition party on April 8th. The conference of the liberal Democratic Alliance was well-organised, unlike those of the ruling … [Read more...] about With Zuma gone, South Africa’s opposition needs a new scapegoat
Steinhoff’s board behaved badly. Why it needs to be held to account | The Conversation
Steinhoff's board behaved badly. Why it needs to be held to account: Shutterstock It’s becoming clearer by the day that the rot that caused the corporate scandal at furniture retailing giant Steinhoff International goes much deeper than one man – the CEO Markus Jooste – who has come to represent the crisis. The company is accused of overstating its earnings among other … [Read more...] about Steinhoff’s board behaved badly. Why it needs to be held to account | The Conversation
Children’s Safe House Needs a Vehicle
Children’s Safe House Needs a Vehicle: Some of the children at the home In 2013 husband and wife Bronson and Amy opened their home to abused, neglected and abandoned children and offer them a loving, safe, family/homely environment. They believe that each child deserves a happy loving childhood. They currently have 7 children in their care, however the numbers change all the … [Read more...] about Children’s Safe House Needs a Vehicle
SA News: Op-Ed: South Africa needs more investment in biophysics and structural biology
Op-Ed: South Africa needs more investment in biophysics and structural biology: On 22 January, Minister Naledi Pandor tweeted: "We need to develop our own pharmaceutical innovation capacities – by attracting foreign investment for African platforms such as the Biovac Institute for the development and manufacturing of vaccines. Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Op-Ed: South Africa needs more investment in biophysics and structural biology
