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National Cancer Registry and partners to unveil Cancer Survivors Month plans

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The National Cancer Registry (NCR), based at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), will collaborate with Living with Cancer South Africa, a non-profit organisation, and the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) to host a pre-launch event for Cancer Survivors Month on Tuesday, 27 May 2025.

Protecting SA’s oceans economy through research

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The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has placed the spotlight on the pioneering work of his department’s Oceans and Coasts branch in protecting the oceans economy, with a special focus on the Prince Edward Islands.

Police calls on Gauteng residents to ignore shutdown messages

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National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has cautioned members of the public against spreading WhatsApp messages that seek to mobilise communities to shut down and block highways, close schools and shut down the American Embassy and Consulate today.

SA infrastructure symposium kicks off 

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The much-anticipated fourth annual Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) led by Infrastructure South Africa is expected to kick off in Cape Town today.

Government commits to infrastructure-led growth ahead of symposium

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As South Africa gears up for the fourth annual Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) in Cape Town this week, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to transforming the country into a hive of construction activity to drive economic recovery, job creation and scale up service delivery.

Africa urged to invest in science for sustainable growth

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The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has urged African nations to invest significantly in science, technology, and innovation (STI), to drive continental development and self-sufficiency.