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On This Day in History: The Surgery That Pioneered Modern Transplants
On 3 December 1967, South African cardiac surgeon Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the world’s first successful human-to-human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. The recipient, Louis Washkansky, a 53-year-old grocer suffering from severe heart failure, received the heart of Denise Darvall, a young woman fatally injured in a car accident. Although Washkansky survived only 18 days (ultimately dying from pneumonia due to immunosuppressive drugs) the operati
Jan 201 min read
Washington Pushes to Replace South Africa with Poland at 2026 G20 Summit
The US, which will host the 2026 G20, suggested Poland take South Africa’s spot at the summit, criticizing South Africa’s policies. Tensions between the US and South Africa have grown over the years due to several controversial actions by Pretoria, based on a bill presented to the US Senate under the Biden administration in 2023, including: 1. Collaborating with countries considered adversaries or not freedom-friendly 2. Allowing China to become more involved in South African
Dec 8, 20251 min read
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