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Norbert Ndjeka was born on World TB Day. Decades later, he would reshape how South Africa treats the deadliest forms of the disease. (Supplied)

How a boy born on World TB Day helped turn the tide on SA’s deadliest TB

Norbert Ndjeka was born on World TB Day. Decades later, he would reshape how South Africa treats the deadliest forms of the disease

Superbugs are a big public health issue. So is climate change. Put the two together and the problem becomes even bigger. (Dylan Bush)
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Superbugs plus climate change equals double trouble. Here’s why

As the Earth becomes hotter, we’re seeing more floods and droughts. Flooding can make superbugs spread faster and further. And heat helps germs adapt faster

Hip-hopping: The Back to the City Festival will take place in Johannesburg on 11 October. Photo: Supplied

Diary: Back to the City Festival; Babalwa Mentjies; A Protea Is Not a Flower

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The market requires entrepreneurialism, innovation, critical thinking, decisiveness and problem-solving abilities, but most schools and tertiary institutions don’t support this. Photo: AFP

New world of work requires new minds

Activity-based and experiential learning should be encouraged at school and tertiary institutions so that the academic curricula must align with new realities.

Just joking: Kwanda Radebe hosts the comedy and jazz series.

Diary: Jokes & Jazz for UKZN, Strauss & Co photography auction, Locarno comes to Cape Town

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Joyful voices: Rhodes University Chamber Choir.

Diary: Rhodes University Chamber Choir goes on tour, UKZN presents JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience and Stephen Hobbs exhibits at the Blue House

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Some city residents have had no water for 150 days, yet have received bills of up to R60 000. (Rogan Ward)

Don’t politicise water crisis, Human Rights Commission urges

Some city residents have had no water for 150 days, yet have received bills of up to R60 000

The winners of the 2023 UKZN Inspiring Impact Challenge. (Photo: Sethu Dlamini)

Social entrepreneurs excel in finals of Inspiring Impact Challenge

Their organisations are helping the community and ensuring sustainability

The shortlisted entrants for the UKZN Inspiring Impact Challenge who underwent the accelerator training programme in preparation for the main pitching event.

UKZN hosts Inspiring Impact Challenge

The annual competition showcases initiatives tackling challenges in alignment with the UN’s SDGs