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Cele calls for more arrests in Senekal protests

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Police Minister General Bheki Cele has welcomed the arrest of the first suspect involved in violent demonstrations by a group of farmers outside the Senekal Magistrates Court in Free State.

Stillbirths could increase, UN report warns

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Almost 2 million babies are stillborn every year – or one every 16 seconds, says the first-ever stillbirth report by the United Nations Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN-IGME).

MDDA opens call for grant funding

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Media applicants looking for funding can officially submit their applications for grants to the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) from 15 October 2020.

Council's permit system goes online

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The South African Council for the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction’s newly established online registration and permit system has gone live.

Higher Education cushions 2020 academic year

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In an effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020 academic year, Higher Education Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has published a national framework to ensure that the cost for tuition and accommodation will remain the same for the 2020 academic year, regardless of its length at the different institutions.

NERSA granted leave to appeal Eskom judgment

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The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has been granted leave to appeal a High Court decision relating to Eskom’s fourth Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD4).

Beneficiation gains momentum

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South Africa is slowly making inroads in beneficiation and industrialisation, with the successful construction of the first fuel cell manufacturing facility at the Dube Trade Port being a prime example of what the country can achieve.

Deputy Minister to engage Stanger Textile Industry

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Thembi Siweya, is expected to visit the Stanger Textile Industry as part of ongoing engagements with stakeholders to encourage participation in the socio-economic recovery plan.

Happy Birthday Arch!

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his warmest congratulations to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu who celebrates his 89th birthday today.