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Why manufacturing a key vaccine in South Africa is so important Vaccines have changed our world - significantly curbing the effects of many human infectious diseases worldwide, drastically reducing child mortality rates and eradicating major pathogens, such as smallpox. Despite this, universal

Using indigenous knowledge for health and wellness innovation in South Africa Indigenous knowledge systems are the knowledge, practices and ways of thinking that local communities have developed over generations of living in a particular environment. The Department of Science and Innovation

Connecting South Africa with TV White Space (TVWS) technology Reliable and affordable internet connectivity is essential for modern societies to thrive, yet large segments of the population in South Africa still lack access to reliable and affordable internet. Like Wi-Fi, TV White Space (TVWS) is

Capitalising on local innovation to turn waste into resources South Africa's mining legacy has left a significant environmental footprint, with Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) emerging as one of the most critical challenges. However, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), together with our