SAnews Newsletter 2021-10-07 AM Edition
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Cofimvaba science centre named after Mam’ Albertina Sisulu
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, has named South Africa’s first green technology science centre after struggle icon Mama Albertina Sisulu.
Cofimvaba opens doors to SA’s first green science centre
Some two hours’ drive from East London Airport is a small village called Cofimvaba. The village is said to have been named after a nearby stream which, after every time it rains, froths turbulently and resembles milk.
Specialised team established to investigate political violence in Tshwane
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has established a specialised team that will investigate politically related violence that has in recent times plagued Tshwane ahead of the November Local Government Elections.
SAHRC, UN High Commissioner for Refugees formalise partnership
Ties between the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHRC), have been formalised and strengthened after the two entities signed a memorandum of understanding for the promotion, advocacy and protection of the human rights of asylum-seekers, refugees, internally displaced people and stateless persons living in the country.
The SA Human Rights Commission said the agreement will pave the way for increased cooperation between the two entities.
Happy 90th birthday Archbishop Desmond Tutu!
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his warmest congratulations to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu who celebrates his 90th birthday today.
The President wishes the globally renowned former Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town and Johannesburg, 1984 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission a happy birthday in the company of his family and friends.
The President paid tribute to Archbishop Tutu for his role as a fighter in the cause for human rights, for equality and for social justice in the 59 years since his ordination.
