Meet the youth against Covid-19 - 'We don't blindly follow'

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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research senior researcher Ridhwaan Suliman, 33, has been tracking Covid-19 because he found that the raw numbers in isolation do not show what is actually happening.

"So I started turning these numbers into graphs to get a better understanding of the national and provincial trends and to also compare with other countries' trajectories to understand how we're coping. I find that a graphic visual tells a better story and since this pandemic affects us all I decided to share my results on Twitter for anyone who is interested."

Suliman said his task is relevant and vital as it highlights the importance of honest and open communication and also shows how facts and figures can provide an unbiased and more complete story. Process engineer Phola Kula is part of a team that is aiming to develop the world's first organic sanitiserA"point of pride" for process engineer Phola Kula is being in the global frontline of product development where she is part of Biodx's quest to produce the world’s first 100% natural organic disinfectant.

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