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Half of the world's population cannot enjoy the night sky due to light pollution. Fortunately, South Africa has a significant geographic advantage, allowing us to experience our stunning night skies. The country aims to leverage this with its substantial investment in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), a multi-billion-dollar initiative to construct the world's largest telescope. In an interview with Biznews, Shamilla Chettiar, the Deputy Director-General of the South African Department of Tourism, said that R352 million will be allocated to the project in the Northern Cape to stimulate economic growth and combat unemployment. Dr. Chettiar said that Sutherland, home to the largest optical telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, has seen a surge in tourism, generating R50 million annually for the region. A Science Exploratorium will be established in Carnarvon, where the SKA is located, and the astro-tourism strategy will include the indigenous storytelling traditions of the San people

The 2024 edition of the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa reached an exciting climax today with seven dynamic South African startups showcasing their innovations at Dublin's Dogpatch Labs, Ireland's leading startup and innovation hub. The event marks the end of an intensive accelerator week in Dublin, which drew tech leaders, investors, and political heavyweights, including South Africa's Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, Ireland's Minister for State of International Development and Diaspora, Sean Fleming, and South Africa's Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Andrew Whitfield. The initiative, which kicked off in 2022, is a collaboration between the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, the South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA). With Dogpatch Labs in Dublin and Johannesburg's Wits Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct as key implementation partners, the 2024 program attracted over 350 applicants from South Africa's tech scene, narrowing down to seven exceptional finalists for this year's showcase. As the startups took the stage, the air buzzed with innovation. From cutting-edge FinTech and blockchain solutions to impact-driven ideas tackling sustainability and health challenges, the finalists put forward bold visions for the future of South African tech. The showcase was not just a pitch - it was a window into the future. Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Paul Mashatile, impressed by the calibre of talent on display, highlighted the importance of the initiative: "We are very proud of the rapid growth of the South African tech sector and our innovative startups. We are grateful to Ireland for welcoming some of our best and brightest as they develop and strengthen the links between our two tech systems. The unique insights gained in Dublin this week will continue to place South Africa as a player on the world's tech stage." Austin Gormley, Ambassador of Ireland to South Africa, has praised the initiative, stating: "We are pleased to once again welcome the finalists of this year's Irish Tech Challenge to Ireland as part of this dynamic program. This initiative not only provides a platform for South African startups to engage with Ireland's thriving tech ecosystem but also creates valuable opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and access to international markets." Michelle Geere, one of the finalists and the founder of Adbot, was elated by the experience: "I truly appreciate the opportunity to be in Ireland to showcase our home-grown South African innovation, and to gain feedback from both an Irish and global perspective. We now have plans to create a presence for our company in Ireland and the relationships we have developed over the week will go a long way in helping us to take these important steps." Dogpatch Labs' Entrepreneur in Residence, Hesus Inoma, ended with an optimistic outlook: "We are honoured to have hosted an incredible cohort of startups in Ireland this week. We are proud of the programme as it truly speaks to the strengths of Ireland and South Africa and all that the ecosystems have to offer to the thriving tech sector. We look forward to following the ripple effects that this initiative will ignite in the next few years and decades for both nations." See more stories here.

The Irish Tech Challenge, a prestigious competition that identifies and supports high-impact South African start-ups, has announced its top seven finalists for the 2024 edition. Launched in 2022, the Irish Tech Challenge is a leading partnership between the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, the South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) in Pretoria. Dogpatch Labs in Dublin and the Wits Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in Johannesburg serve as key implementation partners. The 2024 edition received more than 350 applicants from South African start-ups, with seven ultimately selected as finalists. Each of these finalists will receive a grant of €10,000 and a funded trip to Ireland at the end of September to participate in an intensive weeklong accelerator and mentorship programme hosted in Dublin by Dogpatch Labs. "The Irish Tech Challenge is a flagship programme for the Irish Embassy and our partners, providing an important link for South African entrepreneurs to the Irish tech ecosystem. The growth and success of the programme is a testament to the abundance of talent and creative thinking among South African entrepreneurs. This year's cohort showcases innovation across a number of sectors and will benefit hugely from this experience. We look forward to growing this successful partnership in the coming years," said Austin Gormley, Ambassador of Ireland to South Africa. Dogpatch Labs will serve as the base for the South African entrepreneurs while they are in Dublin. While at Dogpatch, the startups will meet with a select group of Irish tech leaders and potential investors who will help them face the challenges of limited resources, infrastructure, networks and staffing while preparing for scalability across Africa, Europe and beyond. "Our mission at Dogpatch is to create an innovation ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs. The South African entrepreneurs joining us for an immersion week are developing solutions to address critical sustainability challenges. Our own Irish entrepreneurs can learn how we can incorporate this mindset into our own tech ecosystem, while supporting the South Africans in rolling out their technologies to the rest of the world," said Ashley Shak, Head of Sustainability and Innovation Programmes at Dogpatch Labs. Hesus Inoma, Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Dogpatch Labs, said this year's cohort is an excellent reflection of the rapidly developing tech sector in South Africa. "This year's group of finalists are tackling a diverse range of challenges facing countries across the globe and the backgrounds of the Founders reflect the diverse makeup of South Africa, which is truly the country's strength. We are very excited to be part of their journey." The top seven selected startups in this year's Irish Tech Challenge are: Adbot: founder Michelle Geere makes online advertising easy, effective and accessible to small and medium businesses. Athena and lead founder Jabulani Nyembe help patients to split medical bills into monthly installments. Credipple and founder Kgololo Lekoma connect companies across the world to remote work talent with in-demand skills. Momint and lead founder Ahren Posthumus accelerate clean energy globally, fractionally and securely using Blockchain technology. SAMANJALO and its founder Prudence Simelane have launched a Green Tech solution that addresses carbon emissions of fossil fuels. SmartView Technologies and its founder Charnte Marthinus have created a SaaS Solution that helps customers simplify utility management with insights that reduce running costs. The Awareness Company and lead founder Priaash Ramadeen have launched HYDRA, a software product that balances operational efficiency with sustainable impact. See more stories here.

The South African Department of health forecasts supply challenges of insulin pen devices for diabetes management, and has advised health facilities to ration the distribution of insulin pens across the country. Reacting to this development, the global medical humanitarian organisation, Doctors Without Borders or MSF, is calling on Danish pharmaceutical corporation Novo Nordisk and other manufacturers of insulin pens to acknowledge their responsibility and take immediate action to ensure a continuous supply of insulin pens to South Africa. The country has 4.2 million people with diabetes. MSF held a two-part webinar to discuss ways to make access to insulin and newer diabetes medicines possible for all people with diabetes. For more Udo Carelse spoke to  Candice Sehoma, Campaign Advocacy Advisor at  Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders 

The South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) this week revealed that 70 fuel stations across South Africa are selling diluted diesel to profit from the rising price of fuel. The diesel is allegedly mixed with illuminating paraffin. The 70 petrol stations accused of the alleged mixing were identified between April and December 2023. Samples from these diesel providers failed purity tests. To look at the dangers and how the trucking industry is tackling the problem we spoke to Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association...

South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius, known for his inspirational journey as a double-amputee athlete, has been released on parole after serving nearly nine years of his 13-year and five-month prison sentence for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine's Day in 2013.    The South African Department of Corrections made the announcement early Friday morning, confirming Pistorius' new status as a parolee. Pistorius was secretly moved from the Atteridgeville Correctional Center prison in Pretoria to a parole office before being released to his family. However, the exact time and location of his release were not disclosed.    Pistorius, who became eligible for early release after serving at least half his sentence and received parole approval in November, is expected to live initially at his uncle's mansion in an upscale Pretoria suburb. A police van and private security vehicles were seen outside the residence, highlighting the efforts to maintain privacy.    The Department of Corrections emphasized that Pistorius' parole details, including the time of release, would not be publicized to protect him from media attention that has followed him since the tragic incident more than a decade ago.    Under strict parole conditions, Pistorius will have limitations on leaving his home, a prohibition on alcohol consumption, mandatory participation in anger management and violence against women programs, and community service. He will also meet regularly with parole officials and be subject to unannounced visits. Additionally, Pistorius is banned from speaking to the media until the end of his sentence, and any breach of parole conditions could result in his return to jail.    South Africa does not employ monitoring devices like ankle bracelets for paroled offenders, but Pistorius will be closely monitored by a Department of Corrections official. He must inform the official of any significant life changes, such as seeking employment or moving to a different residence.    Reeva Steenkamp's mother, June Steenkamp, expressed her acceptance of Pistorius' parole, acknowledging it as part of South African law. She reflected on the absence of true justice, stating, "Has there been justice for Reeva? Has Oscar served enough time? There can never be justice if your loved one is never coming back, and no amount of time served will bring Reeva back."    June Steenkamp also reiterated her commitment to the Reeva Rebecca Steenkamp Foundation, dedicated to continuing her daughter's legacy.    Oscar Pistorius has maintained that he shot Reeva Steenkamp by mistake, believing she was an intruder in his bathroom. However, prosecutors argued that he intentionally killed his girlfriend during a late-night argument.    Before the tragic incident, Pistorius was celebrated as an inspiring role model, overcoming his disability to become a champion sprinter who competed in the 2012 London Olympics.    The reaction to Pistorius' parole has been relatively subdued in South Africa, in contrast to the initial public outrage that followed the killing. Advocates against violence towards women expressed hope for Pistorius' rehabilitation. Themba Masango, the secretary-general of Not In My Name International, commented, "We can only wish and hope Oscar Pistorius will come out a better human being. We tend to forget that there is a possibility where somebody can be rehabilitated."    As Oscar Pistorius embarks on his parole journey, South Africa will closely watch his adherence to the strict conditions imposed on him, while the tragic memory of Reeva Steenkamp remains in the hearts of many. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius, known for his inspirational journey as a double-amputee athlete, has been released on parole after serving nearly nine years of his 13-year and five-month prison sentence for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine's Day in 2013.    The South African Department of Corrections made the announcement early Friday morning, confirming Pistorius' new status as a parolee. Pistorius was secretly moved from the Atteridgeville Correctional Center prison in Pretoria to a parole office before being released to his family. However, the exact time and location of his release were not disclosed.    Pistorius, who became eligible for early release after serving at least half his sentence and received parole approval in November, is expected to live initially at his uncle's mansion in an upscale Pretoria suburb. A police van and private security vehicles were seen outside the residence, highlighting the efforts to maintain privacy.    The Department of Corrections emphasized that Pistorius' parole details, including the time of release, would not be publicized to protect him from media attention that has followed him since the tragic incident more than a decade ago.    Under strict parole conditions, Pistorius will have limitations on leaving his home, a prohibition on alcohol consumption, mandatory participation in anger management and violence against women programs, and community service. He will also meet regularly with parole officials and be subject to unannounced visits. Additionally, Pistorius is banned from speaking to the media until the end of his sentence, and any breach of parole conditions could result in his return to jail.    South Africa does not employ monitoring devices like ankle bracelets for paroled offenders, but Pistorius will be closely monitored by a Department of Corrections official. He must inform the official of any significant life changes, such as seeking employment or moving to a different residence.    Reeva Steenkamp's mother, June Steenkamp, expressed her acceptance of Pistorius' parole, acknowledging it as part of South African law. She reflected on the absence of true justice, stating, "Has there been justice for Reeva? Has Oscar served enough time? There can never be justice if your loved one is never coming back, and no amount of time served will bring Reeva back."    June Steenkamp also reiterated her commitment to the Reeva Rebecca Steenkamp Foundation, dedicated to continuing her daughter's legacy.    Oscar Pistorius has maintained that he shot Reeva Steenkamp by mistake, believing she was an intruder in his bathroom. However, prosecutors argued that he intentionally killed his girlfriend during a late-night argument.    Before the tragic incident, Pistorius was celebrated as an inspiring role model, overcoming his disability to become a champion sprinter who competed in the 2012 London Olympics.    The reaction to Pistorius' parole has been relatively subdued in South Africa, in contrast to the initial public outrage that followed the killing. Advocates against violence towards women expressed hope for Pistorius' rehabilitation. Themba Masango, the secretary-general of Not In My Name International, commented, "We can only wish and hope Oscar Pistorius will come out a better human being. We tend to forget that there is a possibility where somebody can be rehabilitated."    As Oscar Pistorius embarks on his parole journey, South Africa will closely watch his adherence to the strict conditions imposed on him, while the tragic memory of Reeva Steenkamp remains in the hearts of many. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Dipepeneneng Serage, Deputy Director General for Agric Production, Biosecurity, and Natural Resources Management at the South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, stated that things have improved in terms of the shortage of eggs in SA, their ability to contain bird flu, and whether or not prices will rise now that they are available in stores. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social Actionist Kekeletso Khena joins Pippa to discuss a petition that she created with the support of nearly 6,000 people to urge the South African Department of Health to implement a policy that compels medical professionals to report pregnancies in minors to the police for investigation of statutory rape. https://www.change.org/p/stop-statutory-rape-in-south-africaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa has deployed the army in four of its provinces on Friday after at least 21 trucks carrying goods were set on fire on national roads in various parts of the country over the past week. Authorities have not established the motive for the attacks but Police Minister Bheki Cele said there is a possibility of economic sabotage against South Africa. He did not say who might be behind the campaign but police are hunting for at least 12 people believed to be linked to the attacks. "These are organised and sophisticated operations," Cele said in a statement released by the South African government's official news agency. Cele said there was no evidence that the truck burning was connected to the week-long violence and unrest in July 2021, when more than 350 people were killed and businesses were looted in a wave of protests sparked by the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma for contempt of court. That case was back in the headlines on Thursday when South Africa's apex Constitutional Court upheld a ruling that Zuma's early release from prison on medical parole was improper and he should serve the remaining 13 months of his 15-month sentence. South Africa braced itself on Friday for more violent unrest over the decision. The Department of Corrections has not said if it will order Zuma back to jail or if the time he spent on medical parole will count as him having served his sentence. South African media reports said the 81-year-old former president was in Russia receiving medical treatment for an undisclosed illness. Soldiers were deployed in the northern provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal where Zuma is from, and the central province of Free State. The army would support police in their response to the truck attacks, the South African Department of Defence said. Cele said 21 trucks had been burned down since Sunday in the Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. Sunday, when the truck burning apparently started, was the second anniversary of the start of the 2021 violence. "No matter the motive, the country's law enforcement remains on high alert and is hard at work at preventing more attacks but also finding these individuals or gangs of thugs who are hell-bent on causing havoc on our roads," Cele said. Authorities have not reported any deaths or serious injuries related to the torching of trucks.

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy says it is currently too risky to dispatch a search team to ventilation Shaft 5 at the Virginia mine in Welkom, following information that 31 alleged illegal Basotho miners died at the shaft. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho has informed the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy that the incident took place on 18 May 2023 in a shaft that was last operational in the 1990s. Sakina Kamwendo spok to Director of Media Relations at the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, Enerst Mulibana.

Click here to access our new membership portal and the FREE 5 hour mini -series OUTSMART OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & CANCER EVENTSClick here to get the OUTSMART BOOKClick here to get the OUTSMART HEALTH LABClick here to get the OUTSMART CLASSROOMClick here if you are a teacherClick here if you are a Cardiology practice or allied health professionalClick here to learn about Shane.In today's episode, I have a phenomenal treat that I've never done before. You are going to meet Professor Alta Schutte. In addition to this, you were going to get access to the full video episode with animation overlay describing what Dr Schutte and I talk about in the interview.Here is the background of todays' guest. Alta (Aletta E.) Schutte PhD FESC FRRSAf ISHF is SHARP Professor and Principal Theme Lead of Cardiac, Vascular and Metabolic Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at UNSW Sydney, Australia; with a joint appointment as Professorial Fellow at the George Institute for Global Health. She is a NHMRC Investigator Grant Leadership Fellow.She has extensive experience in working in clinical and population-based studies with a focus on raised blood pressure, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. She has been the Chief Investigator of several multidisciplinary studies, published >400 papers in the field of blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, and supervised over 85 postgraduate students. She is involved in numerous international consortia, such as the Global Burden of Disease study (Washington DC), the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (London), May Measurement Month initiative of the International Society of Hypertension, and was one of 20 invited authors to join the Lancet Commission of Hypertension. She is the senior author of the 2020 International Society of Hypertension Global Hypertension Guidelines.She has been acknowledged for her work as winner of the Distinguished Woman Scientist in the Natural, Engineering and Life Sciences award, presented by the South African Department of Science and Technology; the NSTF South 32 TW Kambule Award; the British Association Medal from the Southern Africa Association for the Advancement of Science, the Meiring Naude Medal from the Royal Society of South Africa, the AU-TWAS (African Union & The World Academy of Sciences) Award, the 2019 African Union Kwame Nkrumah Regional Award for Scientific Excellence, 2020 KIFRA Prize in Science and 2022 Harriet Dustan Award of the American Heart Association's Hypertension Council.She serves as Associate Editor of Hypertension and the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology and is on the Editorial Board of cardiovascular journals, such as the Journal of Hypertension, Hypertension Research, Journal of Clinical Hypertension, Journal of Human Hypertension, Current Hypertension Reports and BMC Medicine. She is a Board Member of the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance, Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology, the International Society of Hypertension and the Royal Society of South Africa; the Past President of the Southern African Hypertension Society (SAHS); and Past President of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH).

Click here to access our new membership portal and the FREE 5 hour mini -series OUTSMART OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & CANCER EVENTSClick here to get the OUTSMART BOOKClick here to get the OUTSMART HEALTH LABClick here to get the OUTSMART CLASSROOMClick here if you are a teacherClick here if you are a Cardiology practice or allied health professionalClick here to learn about Shane.In today's episode, I have a phenomenal treat that I've never done before. You are going to meet Professor Alta Schutte. In addition to this, you were going to get access to the full video episode with animation overlay describing what Dr Schutte and I talk about in the interview.Here is the background of todays' guest. Alta (Aletta E.) Schutte PhD FESC FRRSAf ISHF is SHARP Professor and Principal Theme Lead of Cardiac, Vascular and Metabolic Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at UNSW Sydney, Australia; with a joint appointment as Professorial Fellow at the George Institute for Global Health. She is a NHMRC Investigator Grant Leadership Fellow.She has extensive experience in working in clinical and population-based studies with a focus on raised blood pressure, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. She has been the Chief Investigator of several multidisciplinary studies, published >400 papers in the field of blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, and supervised over 85 postgraduate students. She is involved in numerous international consortia, such as the Global Burden of Disease study (Washington DC), the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (London), May Measurement Month initiative of the International Society of Hypertension, and was one of 20 invited authors to join the Lancet Commission of Hypertension. She is the senior author of the 2020 International Society of Hypertension Global Hypertension Guidelines.She has been acknowledged for her work as winner of the Distinguished Woman Scientist in the Natural, Engineering and Life Sciences award, presented by the South African Department of Science and Technology; the NSTF South 32 TW Kambule Award; the British Association Medal from the Southern Africa Association for the Advancement of Science, the Meiring Naude Medal from the Royal Society of South Africa, the AU-TWAS (African Union & The World Academy of Sciences) Award, the 2019 African Union Kwame Nkrumah Regional Award for Scientific Excellence, 2020 KIFRA Prize in Science and 2022 Harriet Dustan Award of the American Heart Association's Hypertension Council.She serves as Associate Editor of Hypertension and the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology and is on the Editorial Board of cardiovascular journals, such as the Journal of Hypertension, Hypertension Research, Journal of Clinical Hypertension, Journal of Human Hypertension, Current Hypertension Reports and BMC Medicine. She is a Board Member of the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance, Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology, the International Society of Hypertension and the Royal Society of South Africa; the Past President of the Southern African Hypertension Society (SAHS); and Past President of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH).

Click here to access our new membership portal and the FREE 5 hour mini -series OUTSMART OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & CANCER EVENTSClick here to get the OUTSMART BOOKClick here to get the OUTSMART HEALTH LABClick here to get the OUTSMART CLASSROOMClick here if you are a teacherClick here if you are a Cardiology practice or allied health professionalClick here to learn about Shane.In today's episode, I have a phenomenal treat that I've never done before. You are going to meet Professor Alta Schutte. In addition to this, you were going to get access to the full video episode with animation overlay describing what Dr Schutte and I talk about in the interview.Here is the background of todays' guest. Alta (Aletta E.) Schutte PhD FESC FRRSAf ISHF is SHARP Professor and Principal Theme Lead of Cardiac, Vascular and Metabolic Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at UNSW Sydney, Australia; with a joint appointment as Professorial Fellow at the George Institute for Global Health. She is a NHMRC Investigator Grant Leadership Fellow.She has extensive experience in working in clinical and population-based studies with a focus on raised blood pressure, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. She has been the Chief Investigator of several multidisciplinary studies, published >400 papers in the field of blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, and supervised over 85 postgraduate students. She is involved in numerous international consortia, such as the Global Burden of Disease study (Washington DC), the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (London), May Measurement Month initiative of the International Society of Hypertension, and was one of 20 invited authors to join the Lancet Commission of Hypertension. She is the senior author of the 2020 International Society of Hypertension Global Hypertension Guidelines.She has been acknowledged for her work as winner of the Distinguished Woman Scientist in the Natural, Engineering and Life Sciences award, presented by the South African Department of Science and Technology; the NSTF South 32 TW Kambule Award; the British Association Medal from the Southern Africa Association for the Advancement of Science, the Meiring Naude Medal from the Royal Society of South Africa, the AU-TWAS (African Union & The World Academy of Sciences) Award, the 2019 African Union Kwame Nkrumah Regional Award for Scientific Excellence, 2020 KIFRA Prize in Science and 2022 Harriet Dustan Award of the American Heart Association's Hypertension Council.She serves as Associate Editor of Hypertension and the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology and is on the Editorial Board of cardiovascular journals, such as the Journal of Hypertension, Hypertension Research, Journal of Clinical Hypertension, Journal of Human Hypertension, Current Hypertension Reports and BMC Medicine. She is a Board Member of the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance, Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology, the International Society of Hypertension and the Royal Society of South Africa; the Past President of the Southern African Hypertension Society (SAHS); and Past President of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH).

Yearly production of clean hydrogen would need to increase more than sevenfold for the world to hit net zero in 2050, say the leading founders of McKinsey & Company's platform for climate technologies, Bernd Heid of Cologne, Martin Linder of Munich, and Mark Patel of San Francisco, who add that reaching net-zero emissions will require “an immense effort” to invent, refine and deploy climate technologies expressly intended to accelerate decarbonisation. In South Africa, PwC states that 80% of South African organisations surveyed by it have not yet made a net-zero commitment and are lagging their global peers in adopting environmental, social and governance (ESG). Regarding green hydrogen, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa's keenness to harness the opportunities of the green hydrogen economy, declaring in his keynote address to the Investing in African Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town that South Africa aims to be an important hub for the production and export of green hydrogen and green ammonia. In February of this year, the South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), published a Hydrogen Society Roadmap, and DSI estimates that up to three-million jobs can be created from green hydrogen. PwC ESG lead for Southern Africa Lullu Krugel emphasised in PwC South Africa's report that the risks associated with climate change –­ which green hydrogen can help to combat – have many social implications, including unemployment, food insecurity, increasing health risks and migration. “All of the risks mentioned also increase the risk for social unrest and upheaval, emphasising the need to evaluate the social impacts of climate risk, rather than dealing with it in isolation,” says Krugel in the PwC release to Mining Weekly. PwC's twenty-fifth ‘Global CEO Survey' found that six out of every ten of South Africa's CEOs polled are also moderately, very or extremely concerned about physical and transition risks associated with climate change. However, eight out of ten respondents indicated that their company had not yet made a carbon-neutral or net-zero commitment. The McKinsey team emphasise that global long-duration energy storage capacity, which supports the use of renewable energy, must increase by a factor of 400 by 2040 to help the power sector achieve net zero by that year. Moreover, in a scenario where the world reaches net zero by 2050, capital spending on equipment and infrastructure with relatively low emissions intensity would average $6.5-trillion a year – more than two-thirds of the $9.2-trillion in annual capital spending during that time. Almost all of those low-emissions assets, they point out, would likely include these ten groups of climate technologies: solar, onshore and offshore wind and grid innovation; electric-vehicle batteries and long-duration energy storage; hydrogen electrolysers, fuel cells and methane pyrolysis; advanced biofuels and e-fuels; battery recycling, chemical cellulosic recycling, heat recovery and plastics recycling; monitoring and verification for forests, peatlands and mangroves; building technologies involving geothermal heating, heat pumps and electrical equipment; point-of-source carbon capture and direct air capture; electrification of heat sources, green steelmaking and green cement production; and precision agriculture, crop preservation, regenerative technology and alternative proteins. “This is not to say that innovation and the adoption of climate technologies will be straightforward. More likely, these processes will be disruptive. During the net-zero transition, the world's energy system, as well as its stock of emissions-intensive equipment and infrastructure, will be re-engineered—through climate technologies—to work with renewables instead of fossil fuels. That means not only making and using renewable energy but also transporting it to end markets from production centres, such as sunny regions that generate solar power inexpensively. A...

Sakina Kamwendo in conversation with the Head of Public Diplomacy at the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Clayson Monyela, as thousands of people in Ukraine evacuate to neighbouring countries following the Russian invasion.  

Welcome and thank you for listening! While pregnancy is a natural process and not an illness, regular check-ups are important. Whether you go to a state pregnancy clinic, consult your doctor throughout your pregnancy, or prefer to see a private midwife, you should see a practitioner regularly, and you will be offered a host of tests. Here's what to expect: Put these check-ups in your calendar It's important to get regular antenatal care. According to the policies adopted by the South African Department of Health (based on the latest recommendations from the World Health Organization), if you have an uncomplicated pregnancy, you should visit your practitioner or clinic:       Towards the end of the first trimester       At 20, 26, 30 and 34 weeks       Thereafter, every two weeks (36, 38 and 40 weeks) As you get closer to your due date, your caregiver may want to see you more often, and extra visits may be scheduled for pregnancies that need special care (e.g. moms-to-be with a medical condition). If you experience any serious symptoms, like vaginal bleeding, see your doctor immediately. Types of tests Before falling pregnant, it is a good idea to have a blood test to determine whether or not you have antibodies to rubella (German measles). If not, you will be offered a vaccine to lessen your chances of contracting the disease. Rubella can cause miscarriage, preterm birth, or stillbirth, as well as birth defects if Baby is infected while in the womb.  During pregnancy, there are a number of tests which can be done at different stages. Some are routine, some need your permission, and some are only done if there is a potential problem. Private sector medical facilities usually offer more tests than the truly necessary ones done at public health facilities.  Common tests include: Regular blood pressure tests Regular urine tests to check for bladder or kidney infections, preeclampsia and other disorders A blood test at the first consultation to check for anaemia A blood test to check your blood group and Rhesus factor (positive or negative) A blood test to check your HIV status, as well as any other sexually transmitted diseases A blood test called the Triple Test done at 12–16 weeks to screen for Down syndrome and other genetic conditions Thank you so much for joining us today.  If you found this episode helpful please leave us a review or give us a rating as that helps us get the show out to more people. And don't forget to subscribe! We'd love to stay in touch and keep you updated with all our latest content & resources to equip & empower you.  So if you're a midwife or any type of birth and baby worker go to sensitivemidwifery.co.za/freegift  If you're a mom, visit sisterlilian.co.za/freegift for more training and resources. That way we can keep you up to date when we release new episodes like this plus a few other bonuses. Remember you're making a big difference because you're shaping the future of humankind. Thanks for listening and I look forward to journeying with you.

On this episode, Nimrod provides an overview of South Africa's industrial development, highlighting major policy developments since 1995. In a final analysis he shares his thoughts on the non-tariff barriers that threaten the success of the AfCFTA. You may learn more about Nimrod's work at the Industrial Development Think Tank (IDTT) via www.competition.org.za         Enjoy! Don't forget to leave a review & Let me know what you think. We value your suggestions & feedback. Tweet Me! @zimchad WhatsApp Me! +250 785 835 647 My Website: www. chadchawanda.com Facebook & Instagram @chadchawanda

Gregory is the author of the 2020 International Dance Day message – which so poignantly addresses the fragility of the world and humankind.Gregory’s dance journey provides a powerful insight to the dance of dance as a political voice and his voice has carried across the world. His insightful, unflinching, International Dance Day message speaks to his empathy and insight as an activist and artist.Gregory became interested in dance in the late 1980s as a means to escape the political tensions growing in his place of birth. He started his formal dance training in 1990 at Moving Into Dance wherein 2002 he became the Associate Artistic Director. Maqoma has established himself as an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, teacher and director. He founded Vuyani Dance Theatre (VDT) in 1999 when he was undertaking a scholarship at the Performing Arts Research and Training School (PARTS) in Belgium under the direction of Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker.Maqoma is respected for his collaborations with artists of his generation like Akram Khan, Vincent Mantsoe, Faustin Linyekula, Dada Masilo, Shanell Winlock, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Nhlanhla Mahlangu and Theatre Director James Ngcobo.Several works in his repertoire have won him accolades and international acclaim. This includes FNB Vita Choreographer of the Year in 1999, 2001 and 2002 for Rhythm 1.2.3, Rhythm Blues and Southern Comfort respectively. He received the Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Dance in 2002. Maqoma was a finalist in the Daimler Chrysler Choreography Award in 2002 and in the Rolex Mentorship Programme in 2003. He is the recipient of the 2012 Tunkie Award for Leadership in Dance. In 2014 he received a “Bessie”, New York City’s premier dance award for Exit/Exist for original music composition. He served as a nominator in the 2016–2017 Rolex Arts Initiative as well as curating the 2017 Main Dance Program for The National Arts Festival. His current works ‘Via Kanana’ and ‘Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Bolero’ were touring in Africa and Europe when Covid colosed borders and dancers were forced to return to South Africa.In 2017 Maqoma was honoured by the French Government with the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Arts & Literature) Award. In 2018 was honoured by the South African Department of Arts & Culture with the inaugural Usiba Award for dedication to dance teaching.In 2018 Maqoma collaborated with William Kentridge as a choreographer and performing in Kentridge’s opera ‘The Head And The Load’ toured to the UK, Germany, Austria, Holland and New York.In 2019 Maqoma Collaborated with Idris Elba and Kwame Kwei-Armah in the production “Tree” produced by Manchester International Festival and the Young Vic. He is also part of the selection committee for Dance Biennale Afrique Festival which was to take place in Marrakech in 2020.

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – London-listed integrated primary vanadium producer and energy storage provider, Bushveld Minerals, the owner of assets in South Africa, on Wednesday reported progress with the group’s electrolyte plant, solar and mini-grid power project. Bushveld Energy intends devising self-generation options for all of Bushveld’s existing and future electrical energy needs at its operations. Current aggregate loads of 21 MW are expected to increase to more than 50 MW after the completion of expansion and refurbishment programmes and this need has the potential of more than 125 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) and 180 MWh of battery energy storage systems within the group’s facilities. The company, headed by CEO Fortune Mojapelo, has appointed an engineering, procurement and construction company to advance the engineering phase of the vanadium electrolyte project, which has been approved by the South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. The surface sublease agreement and the power purchase have been signed and a debt financing term-sheet for the Vametco mini-grid has been secured from a French development bank, with underwriting by a South African financial institution. “We’re encouraged by the progress made at Bushveld Energy, particularly with the electrolyte plant, and the Vametco solar photovoltaic and vanadium redox flow batteries mini-grid project,” Mojapelo said in a release to Mining Weekly. Second-quarter group vanadium production rose 5% to 778 mtV and half-year group production by 18% up to 1 649 mtV with the inclusion of production from the recently acquired Vanchem processing assets. Estimated Covid-19 lockdown losses totalled 380 mtV, made up of 300 mtV at Vametco and 80 mtV at Vanchem. Bushveld Minerals’ strategy of increasing sales to China has paid off with prices trading at a premium to those in more traditional US and European markets, but Covid-linked logistics constraints at ports impacted second-quarter sales volumes negatively, with longer lead time expected to continue for the remainder of the year.

In this episode I spoke with Megan, the light, the truth, the smiles, the brains, and the creator behind the Instagram account @livingcoronapositive. In March 2020 Megan and her family embarked on a fun ski holiday to Switzerland. It was an adventure they looked forward to, a year in the making. News had begun to pop up about the novel corona virus, but at the time there was no outbreak and no travel bans. It was a vastly different time to the one we are now finding ourselves during today's recording on 23 April 2020. It turns out, Megan and her family landed up being in the group of “the first 50 people to test positive for COVID-19 in South Africa.” This was a mere 6 weeks before recording today's episode. A lot has changed, for Megan, her family, South Africa, and the world at large. During our chat, Megan and I unpack her story: when and where her and her family contracted the virus, how they found out, what they did. We also explored her reasons for starting her account @livingcoronapositive, why she felt driven to share her experience openly and her thoughts on the stigma around this novel virus. Further, she shares with us some insights she gained during her phone call with the South African Department of Health. We address the antibody research being done, her advice for people worried about the virus, the facts and fiction, and more. Lastly, we got to the heart of what Megan and I each feel is an important lesson for everyone in this time: to nurture and honour our health, physically, nutritionally, and mentally. Megan shares with us her views on wellness, mindfulness and balance. She also gives us her personal top tips for “living well”. Trust me, it was phenomenal and easy to follow advice! What started out as an honest account of healing from COVID-19 turned in to an opportunity to shine light in a time of darkness, as well as an opportunity to help others. With her positivism, great attitude, educational foundation in biochemistry, and her personal experience with health, wellness and healing from COVID-19, Megan is doing just that. And not only that, her journey has inspired the creation of The Sparkling Hands Project, an initiative aimed at getting hygiene products into the hands of those in our disadvantaged local communities during COVID19. If you are sitting at home in lock-down like the rest of us, fixating on the doom and gloom, the economy, the news, the changing facts and differing research, take a moment to press pause. Listen in to this episode and be enlightened instead of scared for a moment. It will do your mind wonders. Blessings, Christina. You can find Meg at: Website: https://www.livingcoronapositive.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingcoronapositive/ Sparkling Hands Project: https://www.livingcoronapositive.com/sparkling-hands --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christina-masureik/support

In conversation with Prof Manfred Nowak For children, deprivation of liberty means depriving them of their childhood. Placing children in institutions and other facilities where they are, or may be, deprived of liberty is difficult to reconcile with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2019. The CRC clearly states that the deprivation of liberty of children shall be used only as a measure of last resort and for the shortest appropriate period of time. To address this situation, in December 2014 the United Nations General Assembly invited the United Nations Secretary-General to commission an in-depth Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty. In October 2016, Professor Manfred Nowak was appointed as Independent Expert to lead the Global Study. The Independent Expert, together with the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria and the Global Campus of Human Rights, hosted a one-day sub-regional launch of the Global Study. Key stakeholders from members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), African Union representatives as well as the Indian Ocean Island States were invited to discuss and strategise the implementation of the Global Study. It is during this sub-regional launch that this conversation was had with Professor Manfred Nowak. He discusses the findings of the Global Study and provides recommendations on these findings. View the UN Global Study This conversation was recorded on 9 December 2019. Music: Inner Peace by Mike Chino https://soundcloud.com/mike-chino Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/0nI6qJeqFcc

This week Adah Parris is joined by two entrepreneurs using seemingly low-tech solutions to solve big global challenges. Wefarm founder and CEO Kenny Ewan explains how he's built a groundbreaking peer-to-peer network for small scale farmers across the world, helping them share knowledge using the humble SMS text message. Plus, we meet Joanne Peter (Global Community Impact, Johnson & Johnson), who introduces Momconnect – a project in partnership with the South African Department of Health providing vital healthcare information to mothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corrie Germin has been helping companies expand into new markets for over 13 years. In the course of his career, he has worked in South Africa, in Australia, and, of course, in his native Canada – continuously developing his core competencies in the field of Economic & Business Development, connecting global companies to global opportunities. Early on in his career, Corrie spent six years with the South African Department of Trade & Industry as a Trade & Investment Manager. Next, he relocated to Australia to work with the City of Brisbane, and eventually took on the role of Investment Director at the Australian Trade Commission based in Canada. Throughout, Corrie has been focused on the Resource & Energy sector, and promoted investment from Canada into Australia. Since 2015, he has been working to promote New South Wales Australia as an investment destination for mining, oil and gas companies from around the world. Now based in Toronto, Corrie has taken on the role of Executive Director for Strategic Trade, Investment, & Technology Advisory at his own consultancy, the Invest & Trade Business Advisory. Through this consultancy, he has collaborated with the World Trade Centre Toronto to launch its new Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), which is aimed at Canadian SMEs looking to expand into international markets.   Links:  Toronto Region Board of Trade website Toronto Region Board of Trade on LinkedIn Toronto Region Board of Trade on Twitter World Trade Centre Toronto website World Trade Centre Toronto on Twitter Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) Corrie on LinkedIn

On this podcast Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Yamkela Tywakadi -Founder of Blank Page Edu who is also an editor, copy-writer, song writer, poet – a wordsmith and art lover Yamkela Tywakadi is a published author of 10 books. Her first book to be published is an IsiXhosa novel, that was approved by the South African Department […]

Harvard Kennedy School's Africa Policy Journal interviews Former Ambassador Faizel Ismail, one of the world’s leading experts on development economics and trade policy. Some of his past roles include serving as South Africa’s Senior Trade Negotiator and Diplomat to the WTO and the Head of Export and Investment Promotion at the South African Department of Trade and Industry.

Greg Dean is a native South African producer/musician/songwriter currently living in Brooklyn   Greg Dean  is signed as a songwriter to Sony ATV globally and his debut US album "THE GREG DEAN PROJECT" is being released through the Purpose Music Group/Eone in the US  and North America on 4-29 , and is available on Sweet Soul Records in Japan , Dome Records in Europe   featuring  leading soul artists such as Eric Roberson, Carol Riddick,  Gordon Chambers, Chester Gregory  ,  rising singer/songwriters Chantae Cann, Jarrod Lawson, and talented  newcomers Amber Iman, Natalie Weiss.  Aaron Marcellus,  and Mykal Kilgor Greg Dean  describes his passion for music as a “lifelong journey of love, passion & good music “. Known to many in the music industry as GB Collective, he is the creative producer and writer behind some of South Africa’s biggest musical sensations. Having worked with some of South Africa’s biggest artists, Greg boasts an impressive list of production and song-writing work over the past 7 years. His signature collaborations showcase an experienced ear and a depth of talent that has seen him produce for recognised artists such as Siphokazi, Khaya Mthethwa, Kelly Khumalo, Brian Temba, Prime Circle, Kabomo, Nothende and many more, as well as being given the honour of co-writing and producing the official Freedom Day 20 Year Anniversary song AN IDEAL, for the South African Department of Arts and Culture, featuring 20 top SA artists, including Abigail Kubeka, Sipho Hotstix Mabuse, Lira, The Parlotones, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Claire Johnston, Siphokazi, Judith Sephuma, Kurt Darren, AKA, IHashi Elimhlopi and more… Greg has also written and produced for major corporations in SA, including writing and producing Transnet’s 

CliffCentral.com — With terrorist activity seemingly gaining momentum over a wider global horizon, Rori Tshabalala and Andrew Levy explore the probability of terrorist attacks in South Africa. They speak to Debora Patta who was in Brussels covering the recent terror attack there, Brian Dube who is Spokesperson for the South African Department of State Security, Brian Njoroge who is a journalist at The Nation media group in Kenya and Security Expert, Nick Piper.

Science Soapbox chats about South African resources, the delicate balance between diplomatic scientific cooperation and competition, and even Trevor Noah with Daan du Doit, Deputy Director General of International Cooperation and Resources at the South African Department of Science and Technology. For show notes, visit sciencesoapbox.org/podcast and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Twitter: @science_soapbox Facebook: facebook.com/sciencesoapbox

In the latest round of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme, the South African Department of Energy announced that 13 of 77 projects were accepted. But this is equal to only 1 121 MW out of the 5 800 MW that applied. What happened?