In a groundbreaking development, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a revolutionary sickle cell treatment named CASGEVY. Utilizing cutting-edge gene-editing technology CRISPR, this breakthrough therapy modifies DNA in patients’ stem cells, eliminating the production of sickle cells that contribute to health complications. CASGEVY marks a significant stride in the quest […]

In a tragic turn of events on the Day of Reconciliation holiday, nine individuals, including four women, fell victim to a mass shooting in the North West province. The incident occurred at Popo Molefe informal settlement in Boitekong, just outside Rustenburg, where a group of Xhosa-speaking people were gathered in a yard, enjoying an evening […]