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Tiyese Jeranji

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Cape Town
As seen in: Spotlight NSP, MSN South Africa, City Press, Health24, Modern Wellness, News24, TimesLIVE, AllAfrica, Global Citizen, SciDev Net, Daily Maverick and
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Award-winning feature writer. Freelance journalist @Spotlightnsp. Multilingual. No niknaks or doritos.Dislikes cakes. I have the interest of people at heart

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Tiyese Jeranji’s Biography

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An award winning journalist with 10 years experience. Well skilled in research and interviewing. Feature writing and article writing.

Tiyese Jeranji’s Journalist Portfolio

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AIDS 2022: How to tailor HIV prevention efforts to people's needs

AIDS 2022: How to tailor HIV prevention efforts to people's needs

One of the hot topics at the recently concluded AIDS 2022 conference held in Montreal, Canada, was how HIV pr…

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SA piloting mobile X-rays to improve TB detection

SA piloting mobile X-rays to improve TB detection

South Africa's first National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey found that many people without TB symptoms never…

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In-depth: SA's remarkable TB clinical trial capacity

In-depth: SA's remarkable TB clinical trial capacity

Several of the world's most important tuberculosis clinical trials of the last two decades were done in part …

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In-depth: How big a problem is TB in SA's schools?

In-depth: How big a problem is TB in SA's schools?

While there is limited data on tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa's schools, a growing body of evidence sugges…

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As with COVID-19, the effects of TB can linger long after it is cured

As with COVID-19, the effects of TB can linger long after it is cured

According to the World Health Organization, of the roughly 10 million people who fall ill with TB annually, o…

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As with COVID-19, the effects of TB can linger long after it is cured

As with COVID-19, the effects of TB can linger long after it is cured

According to the World Health Organization, of the roughly 10 million people who fall ill with TB annually, o…

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Inside the SAMRC’s race to rescue health research in SA

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By Amy Green, Tiyese Jeranji, Marcus Low, Yogan Pillay
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Health research in South Africa is facing an unprecedented crisis due to the ongoing termination of funding from the United States government. (Photo: CDC/Unsplash) News & Features 15th April 2025 | Catherine Tomlinson Health research in South Africa has been plunged into crisis with the abrupt termination of several large research grants from the US, with more grant terminations expected in the coming days and weeks.
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8 million people living with HIV in SA, according to latest estimates

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By Tiyese Jeranji, Nthusang Lefafa, Marcus Low, Francois Venter
| Spotlight NSP
Around 12.8% of South Africa's population is living with HIV. (Photo: Towfiqu Barbhuiya/Pexels) News & Features 31st March 2025 | Marcus Low The number of people living with HIV in South Africa has for the first time reached the eight million mark. Of these, around 6.2 million are on treatment, according to new estimates. The number of people living with HIV in South Africa continues to rise, surpassing eight million in 2024.
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Research hub aims to decode health challenges facing ‘people of the dew’

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By Nthusang Lefafa, Tiyese Jeranji, Catherine Tomlinson, Ufrieda Ho
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Findings from the BAMMISHO project will inform strategies to address the challenges of mining and migration, fostering sustainable solutions for communities to thrive. (File photo: SAPRIN) News & Features 27th February 2025 | Nthusang Lefafa A new health research hub brings hope of improving health services in the Rustenburg Valley in the North West Province. Spotlight finds out more about how the Bafokeng Health and Demographic Surveillance System Node will work and what it has to offer.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing a story on a lost suitcase.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, at my mother's work.

How is social media changing news?

People are able to share what is happening quick.