Senamile Masango: South Africa mourns pioneering female nuclear scientist

Senamile Masango, dubbed by some as the "queen of science", set out to inspire a younger generation.

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Ms Masango, dubbed "the queen of science" by some in South Africa, passed away on Sunday. The cause of her death is unknown.

Headstrong and ambitious, she "was a beacon of hope for many young people, especially women", a statement from Deputy President Paul Mashatile said.

Despite her success she said she faced discrimination as a black woman as she constantly had to prove that she knew what she was talking about.

Nevertheless, her unwavering determination earned her deep respect in her field.

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