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Soap

The science of soap — a chemist explains how it works to keep you clean and smelling fresh

THE CONVERSATION

The science of soap — a chemist explains how it works to keep you clean and smelling fresh

By Paul E Richardson

Of soap and explosives — the sad tale of a forgotten surgeon

CURIOSITY

Of soap and explosives — the sad tale of a forgotten surgeon

By Don Pinnock

Handwashing a problem in water-scarce Eastern Cape

Coronavirus: Eastern Cape

Handwashing a problem in water-scarce Eastern Cape

By Estelle Ellis

Here’s why soap is our best bet for personal hygiene and against Covid-19

MAVERICK LIFE: Coronavirus

Here’s why soap is our best bet for personal hygiene and against Covid-19

By Unknown Author

Egoli finale: "Totsiens, my skat. Until I return from the dead."

Media

Egoli finale: "Totsiens, my skat. Until I return from the dead."

By Branko Brkic