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Women empowerment key to advancing gender equality

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While South Africa has made strides towards gender equality, the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, says much work remains to be done to fully integrate women into all sectors of society.

CSIR Transport Safety Lab to help reduce road crashes

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Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has unveiled the Transport Safety Lab at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to enhance road safety policies and products on the continent.

SA well placed to be major hub in clean tech value chain

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South Africa is well placed to become a hub for components and equipment manufacturing in the clean technology value chain, including battery technologies for energy storage, electric mobility, material handling and a range of other applications.

Job loss births passionate farmer

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After losing her job as a sales representative at a furniture store, Collien Khawula from the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal was forced to re-discover her passion for farming.

Hlabisa leads delegation to meet SA’s kings and queens

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The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, is leading a government delegation in the first meeting with kings, queens and principal traditional leaders from across the country.

Have a sip of butternut coffee

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A Bloemfontein-based entrepreneur, who established a healthy alternative to coffee, is revolutionising the agro-processing industry through her thriving business.

Firearms recovered in Sabie

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An AK-47, a .38 Special Revolver and live ammunition have been seized in a police operation in Mpumalanga.

GNU clearing house mechanism discusses BELA Act, G20 Summit

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The second meeting of the Government of National Unity (GNU) clearing house mechanism took place on Thursday, where participants discussed their terms of reference and various aspects of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act.

Zikalala to interact with youth in property

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Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minster, Sihle Zikalala, will today give a keynote address at the South African Youth in Property Association (SAYIPA) gala dinner.

Gauteng government welcomes the arrest of rape, murder suspect

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The Gauteng Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the swift and decisive action by law enforcement authorities in apprehending the suspect linked to the rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Orland East, Soweto, on Monday, 21 October.