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Researchers, industry join forces to improve water management

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Pretoria - A new research chair, sponsored by the East Rand Water Care Company (ERWAT), will focus on new innovations in water research, as well as upping the skills of researchers, engineers and technical personnel in water treatment and management.

New Demarcation Board members appointed

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appointed 10 new members to serve on the Municipal Demarcation Board, the Presidency announced on Tuesday.

Charlotte Maxeke hospital leading in cancer treatment

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Pretoria – As the global community observes World Cancer Day, Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo has commended the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital for the role it plays in improving the lives of children with cancer.

Cabinet Lekgotla gets underway

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Pretoria – The state of the country’s economy and the steps that need to be taken to ensure that government creates the necessary jobs and provides opportunities for the people, are among the critical reports to be presented to the Cabinet Lekgotla.

Water is a precious resource and we must all work to preserve it

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The recent regrettable loss of life in Mothutlung, in Madibeng Municipality in the North West has put firmly on the public agenda the challenges of water delivery in the country. This incident has also brought to the fore as the country. Government conveys its heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones as a result of this incident.

SA has restored peace in mining sector – Shabangu

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Cape Town – As the strike in the platinum sector continues, the Minister of Energy Susan Shabangu calmed fears it would harm the industry and country by pointing out that South Africa had restored the rule of law, peace and stability in the industry.

Committee welcomes efforts to end university protests

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Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has welcomed the swift intervention by the Department of Higher Education and Training to try end protests by students at several institutions of higher learning across the country.

Task team to look into affordable housing

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Johannesburg – Human Settlements Minister Connie September says she has formed a task team to look at ways in which her department can work with banks to deliver one million homes over the next five years.

Petrol price hike today

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Pretoria - Cash-strapped consumers will have to dig deeper into their pockets as the fuel price goes up at midnight tonight.

TUT campus re-opens for registration

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Pretoria - Students who have not been able to register for their studies at the Tshwane University of Technology can do so until February 14.

Madiba's will outlined

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Johannesburg - His personal staff, political home and various institutions of learning – all were remembered in the will of South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon, former President Nelson Mandela.

Mokhobo to leave SABC

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Pretoria- SABC Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Lulama Mokhobo is to leave the organisation at the end of the month, the national broadcaster confirmed on Monday.

Gordhan calls on private sector to create more jobs

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Johannesburg – Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says entrepreneurship is a key driver of job creation, and has called on the private sector – particularly the banking centre – to play a bigger role in funding small and medium enterprises.

High-tech solar plant launched in Cape Town

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Pretoria - Science and Technology Director General Dr Phil Mjwara is expected to join German Ambassador, Dr Horst Freitag, at the opening of South Africa - and Africa's - first semi-commercial plant for producing and marketing a thin-film solar module.