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Scandal Weekly Highlights – Ep 3644 - 3648

ELIF joins the Kuiertyd line-up.

South African scientists are at the forefront of breakthroughs in HIV prevention treatment.
Less than a month ago they announced a potential game-changer which they believe,
could turn the tide on the fight against HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa.

An anti-retroviral injection given every two months to prevent HIV infection, rather than a daily pill.

The early results of the Wits University study were announced by Professor Helen Rees.

She’s the executive director of the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute.
She joined us to explain what the results mean.

Scientists have confirmed that the new COVID-19 501.V2 variant which has swept through the country,
spreads 50% faster than the first version of the virus, but there is currently no evidence to suggest that it is more deadly.
Top local scientist, Shabir Madhi, joined us on Monday, to share his insights on this new variant.

As we head into what could be another difficult year, try having focused and realistic goals and take it one day at a time.

That’s the advice from Robyn Davis Palmer, an integrative nutrition and health coach.
She joined us to share how we can make the 2021 count.

Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe has begun the process of adding new sources of electricity to the country’s national power grid.

Riante Naidoo has the details.

Durban beaches are virtually deserted today after being packed with bathers the past few weeks. President’s Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement last night, is going to cripple businesses who rely on tourist hot spots. Durban’s holidaymakers are having to change their plans due to the new regulations, after eThekwini was declared a COVID-19 hot spot.
Our reporter Nabeelah Shaikh filed this report.

South Africa is set to become the first country on the African continent,
to welcome a green school.
The environmental school,
will create a new model of learning,
as it introduces sustainable environmental skills.
Amy Samuels has more.

The academic year has started for most pupils, and while some aren’t eager, others are excited to be back. Pupils enrolled at a newly launched school in Paarl, are extremely excited about the new school year. The Green School South Africa is officially open, and our reporter, Amy Samuels, paid them a visit.