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Slave maize: The truth about mielies

The truth about mielies

13 February 2019

Slave maize: a history of slavery, colonisation, modernisation and globalisation.

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First HPV vaccine impact project in Africa

First HPV vaccine impact project in Africa 21 February 2019

Wits hosts unique e-Science teaching platform

Wits hosts unique e-Science teaching platform 20 February 2019

Postponement fuels lack of trust in Nigeria’s ability to hold fair elections

Postponement fuels lack of trust in Nigeria’s ability to hold fair elections 19 February 2019

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Screening and Discussion: Zulu Love Letter Braamfontein Campus East 12:00

Urban autonomy in South African intergovernmental relations jurisprudence Braamfontein Campus East 16:00

Future | What happens next? Visit www.wits.ac.za/future/

Future | What happens next? #WitsResearch is creating technologies for a future that prioritises humanity before profits and power.

Nursing and breastfeeding

Breast is best for health and the pocket Breastmilk makes the world healthier, smarter, and more equal.

#Curiosity, Issue 6: #HungerGames -- www.wits.ac.za/curiosity/

Curiosity Issue 6 of our research magazine looks at food security and politics, nutrition and health-related issues such as obesity and body image.

Alexandra township

Caution: Black water flowing Constructed wetlands (CWs) in Alex can improve hygiene and prevent waterborne disease.

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