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Partners urged to work with Eskom leadership

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Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan, has urged partners to work with Eskom's leadership to help the company transition from the grips of State capture, which has led to financial and operational difficulties that are currently facing the power utility.

NW opens work opportunities for unemployed agricultural graduates

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In a quest to facilitate entry and participation of young people in the agricultural sector, the North West Agriculture and Rural Development Department is calling on young and unemployed graduates to apply for contract posts within the department.

Social grant beneficiaries urged to be vigilant during festive season

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With the festive season approaching, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has urged all social grant beneficiaries to be vigilant and ensure that they don’t fall victim to fraudsters and criminals when collecting their November and December social grants.

By-elections underway in various provinces

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By-elections are currently underway in 118 voting stations across all nine provinces, with 77 candidates representing 14 political parties along with 18 independent candidates contesting the ward by-elections.

Sugar masterplan brings hope to cane growers

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The South African Canegrowers’ Association says the new Sugar Industry Masterplan is set to change things for the better for both farmers and local communities.

KZN partners with Santaco to curb GBV

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The KwaZulu-Natal Social Development Department has strengthened its relationship with the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in the province, in a move to further curb gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

Nzimande pays tribute to late Professor Bozzoli

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Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has paid tribute to the late Professor Belinda Bozzoli, who passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Concern on pace of improvements in maths and science

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The 2019 South African component of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science study (TIMSS) has expressed concern at the rate of improvements in mathematics and science for Grade 9 learners.

Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme launched

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) and the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA), in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has launched the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme (GEIPP) in South Africa.