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Tourism is one of the few sectors of the economy that is growing in South Africa, thanks in part to our unique and world-class natural and cultural resources.
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The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2016 report paints a concerning picture of primary school-level reading literacy in South Africa, with no significant progress made since the last report in 2011...
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Using eye-tracking technology and website user data, researchers can better understand user experience of apps and websites, to help companies and other organisations design more effective interfaces.
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The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Pretoria has created a community-orientated primary care (COPC) model for today's South Africa. 'COPC is a geographically-based, collaborative approach to health that begins with individuals and families in their homes,' explains research lead, Professor Jannie Hugo.
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Despite the fact that access to clean and disease-free drinking water is a basic human right enshrined in South Africa’s constitution, utilities often find it difficult to produce safe drinking water as they have to deal with highly contaminated water sources. Poor sanitation and sewage contamination often leads to polluted surface water, which in turn is a major challenge for water utilities.
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The vision for the institute is to be an “international leader in scientific, translational research that promotes health and well-being in the population through lifestyle interventions, reduces exercise-related injuries and medical complications, and promotes sporting excellence on a platform characterised by world class education, service delivery and the use of modern technology.”
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