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      University of Pretoria

      Zapiro

      Zapiro’s Unyielding Pen Earns Honorary Doctorate in Education!

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyMay 26, 2025May 25, 2025 233 0

      His work has been featured in countless South African newspapers, landed him in hot water and even made us laugh on certain occasions. Zapiro, one of the greatest cartoonists of…

      "Houdini" Saved by Nearly Six-Hour Surgery After Poaching Injury

      “Houdini” Saved by Nearly Six-Hour Surgery After Poaching Injury

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 25, 2025 486 0

      With no playbook and high risks, South African vets came together to perform a procedure never done before… and gave Houdini his breath back.   Pretoria, South Africa (25 May…

      Wound Care

      3D Printing Skin Is Set to Change Wound Care in South Africa!

      by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyApril 23, 2025April 22, 2025 258 0

      Wound care is making a massive technological leap thanks to collaboration at the University of Pretoria where 3D printing could change everything!   South Africa (23 April 2025) – Wounds…

      Moja Gabedi

      How a Dumpsite Blossomed into a Space for Learning, Growth, and Safer Community!

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyApril 2, 2025 154 0

      Where heaps of litter and trash once accumulated by the day, now grows lush green plants, many of which produce for the surrounding community. This is just part of the…

      Protein

      Food for Thought: Protein Could Transform Our Health (And Even Our Economy’s)

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 28, 2025March 27, 2025 399 0

      Researchers at the University of Pretoria have made a critical discovery regarding how much protein is in our food. Whether you’re a gym fiend or just someone who cares about…

      Aloe Reintroduction

      Experts and Volunteers Spearhead First Large-Scale Magaliesberg Aloe Reintroduction

      by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025 124 0

      The critically endangered Magaliesberg aloe is being planted in areas where it once thrived; the aloe reintroduction project hopes to boost the population and save the species.   Magaliesberg, South…

      The Giving Garden: A Place Where Kindness Grows!

      The Giving Garden: A Place Where Kindness Grows!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 5, 2025 118 0

      Kindness grows where it’s planted and at the University of Pretoria’s Giving Garden, it’s flourishing. This extraordinary space is more than just a garden… it’s a source of food, knowledge…

      Forbes Film festival 2023 Matric Scholars World's Best Schools Youth Development Miné de Klerk Cape Town Awards

      SA Professor Wins Global Award for Revolutionising Hearing Care

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 1, 2025 5,685 1

      Professor De Wet Swanepoel of the University of Pretoria has been honoured with the International Award for Hearing, recognising his groundbreaking work in mobile hearing care that is making hearing…

      Heart Disease

      UP Professor Uncovers Genetic Links To The Risk Of Heart Disease And Diabetes In South Africa

      by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 25, 2025February 27, 2025 1,036 0

      While cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes surge in South Africa, the genetic underpinnings of these conditions within the country’s diverse populations remain largely unexplored. Professor Alisa Phulukdaree’s groundbreaking work…

      Giving Garden

      This Giving Garden Supports Around 100 Community Gardens 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025 257 0

      A local university’s ‘Giving Garden’ has become a hub of green generosity. With free cuttings, seedlings and tubers to share, it has supported around 100 community food gardens in Gauteng!…

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