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A Dream Come True - Young Science Journalist Experiences BRICS in Russia
Selomina Phekelela, 05 February 2025 - My first international trip was quite the adventure! After a whirlwind of three flights, I made it to Moscow, relieved not to have gotten lost in the airport shuffle. I encountered a friendly gentleman, presumably a sim card vendor, who caught my attention with his warm greeting. As I revealed my SA identity, he responded with a cheerful, “Oh, South Africa, our friends!”
Yolanda Mbalentle Mngcongo Triumphs as FameLab South Africa 2024 Winner with Groundbreaking Research on Indigenous Medicine
Pretoria, 20 September 2024 – Moved by her grandmother’s suffering from a hospital acquired infection, Yolanda Mbalentle Mngcongo took a deep dive into her heritage to explore how indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants can be combined with nanoscience to combat modern healthcare challenges.
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