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With load shedding, water restrictions and the warm weather, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is encouraging consumers to be more vigilant when making food purchases by examining packaging and labels. This also includes ensuring that basic food hygiene practices are observed when purchasing and preparing food. The SABS is ... See more- The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced an increase in the price of petrol and 0.05% sulphur diesel from Wednesday. Updated prices for fuel, gas and paraffin will be as follows: - Both 93 and 95 petrol will increase by 28c. - Diesel 0.05% sulphur increases marginally by 9c. - Diesel 0.005% sulphur will decrease ... See more
- The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced an increase in the price of petrol and 0.05% sulphur diesel from Wednesday. Updated prices for fuel, gas and paraffin will be as follows: - Both 93 and 95 petrol will increase by 28c. - Diesel 0.05% sulphur increases marginally by 9c. - Diesel 0.005% sulphur will decrease ... See more
- WATCH LIVE | #NSFAS briefs media on the plans for academic year 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsA_JfZ-sLo #2023academicyear
- A Zimbabwean man, his wife and girlfriend are among five people who were on Monday arrested by a multidisciplinary team, led by the National Anti-Kidnapping Task Team for their alleged involvement in kidnapping. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said the suspects were arrested for the involvement in the kidnapping of a Midrand business... See more
- Eskom has increased load shedding to Stage 5 from midday on Tuesday with Stage 6 to follow from 9pm until 5am on Wednesday morning. Thereafter, Stage 5 is expected to be implemented continuously until further notice. This after the power utility suffered several breakdowns at power stations. “In the last 24 hours, six generating units... See more
- The mining industry has recorded the lowest number of fatalities on record during 2022. This was revealed by Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, on Tuesday during the release of the Mine Health and Safety Performance Report 2022. The industry recorded 49 fatalities last year – down from 74 in 2021 and 60 in 2020. So... See more
- South Africa has been admitted as a member of the International Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) following a competitive application process. The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) will serve as joint institutional members. The HFSP promotes international collaboration in bas... See more
- The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has raised concerns over persistent lack of sufficient learner transport to support the basic education system in KwaZulu-Natal. The committee raised this after visiting four schools under the Zululand Education District on Monday. The committee is embarking on an oversight visit and monitorin... See more
- Alexandra High School pupils involved in a lunch time food ruckus at the school, have been suspended pending a disciplinary hearing. This comes after a video went viral on social media displaying the unacceptable behaviour by the pupils at the school on Monday, 26 January 2023. According to an official report, learners had to queue in ... See more
