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-Research NuggetNatural Helpers for Tuberculosis TreatmentResearch Nugget Natural Helpers for Tuberculosis Treatment Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, remains a major health threat, especially in low-income countries such as South Africa. While effective TB drugs are available, they often cause serious side effects such as May 15, 2025Read more
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-Research NuggetChild Sexual Abuse in South Africa: The role of parents, community leaders, educators, and social workersResearch Nugget Child Sexual Abuse in South Africa: The role of parents, community leaders, educators, and social workers Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a serious violation of children’s rights and a major public health issue. It can cause long-lasting harm April 14, 2025Read more
-Research NuggetTrapped by Isikoloto! : Why So Many Families Owe More Than They Can HandleResearch Nugget Trapped by Isikoloto! : Why So Many Families Owe More Than They Can Handle In South Africa, household debt has enabled families to improve their standard of living by letting them buy things they cannot afford upfront, like March 27, 2025Read more
-Research NuggetImpact of Umjolo Breakups on South African University StudentsResearch Nugget Impact of Umjolo Breakups on South African University Students Romantic relationship dissolutions (RRDs), or breakups, are a common yet often overlooked cause of emotional distress, especially among young adults in university. While breakups are not classified as “traumatic” March 10, 2025Read more
-Research NuggetFrom Tradition to Trend: Marula Beer’s Journey to Commercial SuccessResearch Nugget From Tradition to Trend: Marula Beer’s Journey to Commercial Success For over 10,000 years, the marula tree (Sclerocarya birrea) has played a vital role in Southern African life, providing food, medicine, and a cherished traditional alcoholic beverage—marula beer. February 28, 2025Read more
-Research NuggetParenting Style Behind Highly Resilient Students in South AfricaResearch Nugget Parenting Style Behind Highly Resilient Students in South Africa South Africa has a tough economic and social environment that requires people to be strong and adaptable to deal with everyday challenges. Learning how parenting affects resilience can help February 10, 2025Read more
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