{
  "id": 238611,
  "title": "Building belief beyond the laboratory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/building-belief-beyond-the-laboratory",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-06T22:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mail and Guardian",
    "slug": "mail-and-guardian",
    "url": "https://mg.co.za/news/health/2026-08-06-building-belief-beyond-the-laboratory/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Dr. Zakithi Mkhize, a virologist specialising in HIV research and founder of Black Girl Scientist Media, is changing perceptions of scientists in South Africa. Through her work in laboratories, lecture rooms, and social media, she translates complex science and mentors young women, proving that leadership begins with making knowledge accessible.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}