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Training facility allows youth to reach for the stars

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The recently-opened Klerefontein Training Centre, situated near the site of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project in the small Karoo town of Carnarvon, is giving local high school learners the opportunity to become qualified electrical engineers.

Call for entrepreneurs to be innovative

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Young people must be actively involved in establishing new mechanisms of conducting viable businesses that are in sync with the inventions of the 21st century, says Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe.

New SKA road benefits community

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Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the launch of a new R200 million, 80 kilometre stretch of road that leads to the site of the MeerKAT radio telescope is significant for community development.

SKA to bring business, jobs to the Northern Cape

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Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope will bring major development to Carnarvon when scientists and researchers from around the world flock to the small Karoo town.

MeerKAT to answer big science questions

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The MeerKAT radio telescope, the precursor to the Square Kilometre Array, will come on line in a matter of months to answer big science questions.

SADC committed to supporting people of Zimbabwe

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President Jacob Zuma says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is committed to providing support to the people of Zimbabwe to resolve the political situation that has arisen.

Qasha’s Nek closed due to bad weather

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South Africa and Lesotho have taken a joint decision to close the Qasha's Nek Port of Entry due to adverse weather conditions caused by heavy snowfall.

Business sector supports NDP youth ambassadors

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Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), Jeff Radebe, says millions of jobs needed in South Africa can be created through the private sector, which controls about 75% of the country’s economy.

Janusz Walus denied parole

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Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha on Friday announced his decision to deny Janusz Walus parole.

Africa called to support circular economy

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Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says South Africa is committed to its long-term vision of transitioning to an environmentally sustainable, climate change resilient, low-carbon economy and just society.

Killing of a police officer condemned

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KwaZulu-Natal Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General Bheki Langa has condemned the killing of a police officer in Mbongolwane, near Eshowe.