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UJ helping students in distress

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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Wellness Unit will in September run awareness sessions on the four university campuses throughout the month of September to assist students and staff members who may be feeling desperate.

A toast to women in Science

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When one has to make a simple decision on which wine to have with tonight’s dinner - our vocab generally stretches as far as “red” or “white.” And words such as “Enology” and “Viticulture” surely are hardly a part of that equation. Or for some, these really big words may not even feature in our vocab at all – choosing rather to just sip on our wine and enjoy the moment.

Hospitality to have a say on Green Tourism incentive

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The Hospitality Industry will from 1 September to 30 November 2018 once again be granted an opportunity to benefit from the third window application period of Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP), the Department of Tourism announced.

Call to financially support women contractors

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Human Settlements Minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo says one of the key instruments the country must use to empower women is the National Treasury’s directive that instructs provinces to ring-fence 30% of their human settlements budgets for women driven initiatives.

Research may simplify diabetes tests

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Finger pricking to determine glucose levels in diabetic patients may be a thing of the past if a new research by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research becomes successful.

President travels to China

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for a State Visit to be hosted in Beijing by President Xi Jinping.

Countdown to MaSisulu’s centenary

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Friday marks the 50-day countdown until the centenary celebration for Mama Albertina Sisulu, the fearless champion of democracy and human rights.

Land reform key to address past imbalances

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Deputy President David Mabuza says government will use economic interventions such as the unfolding land reform programme, to achieve true social cohesion.