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Keeping it in the family: Nokwanda Makunga, a professor of biotechnology at Stellenbosch University, learnt her love for and interest in plants from her parents. Photo David Harrison/M&G

Sowing the seeds for black growth

A special annual week showcases the talents of black people who love – and work with – plants

Sheree Bega

Racist theory: Are white doctoral graduates the only ones with quality degrees?

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The PhD quality debate has racist tones

More students are enrolling in doctoral studies, but gatekeepers are questioning their worthiness

Lukhona Mnguni