Scientific Breakthrough from SA: SMU student files for Pepperboom tree patent to cure respiratory diseases.
Lesiba Lekgoathi, a PhD candidate at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (formerly Medunsa), has successfully filed a provisional patent for a novel compound found in the peperboom tree— a medicinal plant traditionally used in rural communities to treat colds and flu. 🌿
His research led to the discovery of geranylgeranyl acetate, a powerful diterpenoid that inhibits two critical SARS-CoV-2 enzymes: PLpro and Mpro. These enzymes help the virus replicate and suppress the immune system.
By blocking them, the compound prevents the virus from maturing and keeps the immune system active.
🧪 “The compound’s ability to inhibit broad targets of the virus makes it unique,” – Lekgoathi
This is a major step forward in African-led health innovation!
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Hi @hero_telecoms I am currently waiting for service from you that was promised to be done by Thurs, 17 April. I went into your Orkney branch & logged the complain physically after, calling about a week before that & being promised assistance but that did not happen. Ref#2788309
Hi @hero_telecoms I am currently waiting for service from you that was promised to be done by Thurs, 17 April. I went into your Orkney branch & logged the complain physically after, calling about a week before that & being promised assistance but that did not happen. Ref#2788309
@CityofCT your bylaw says that the electrical department cannot reconnect due to the fact that the city has no insurance for its workers. How true is this? When cable is stolen in the street, whose responsibility is it to reconnect it to the properties affected by the theft???
How does not become an effective citizen in Cape Town not just an angry one. How do we find out about all the bylaws before they come into effect? I have been to resident meetings in my area but I need something more effective as they are rather reactive than proactive.
@CityofCT cable theft in Observatory. 6 trips by @CityofCT electricians. Visit to council office. Countless calls to call Centre. Several emails to fault report email. And the city can't replace 2 cables under their control from the pole to property.
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