Study highlights the link between obesity and academic performance
While most people are aware of the health risks associated with children being overweight or obese, they do not know about the academic consequences that come with these conditions.
NWU researcher investigates role of traditional medicine in skin disorders
Many people rely on traditional plant remedies to treat skin disorders, and now a North-West University (NWU) researcher has investigated why these plants are effective, paving the way for further research by the pharmaceutical industry.
Study investigates the root of violence in schools
Teaching is often seen as a calling rather than a career. But that calling quickly turns into a nightmare when teachers are attacked by the very people they are trying to educate.
President Cyril Ramaphosa
After a decade of economic stagnation, South Africa is embarking on a drive to end corruption and bring foreign investment back to the continent's largest economy.