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Theft, vandalism leaves 30 000 without electricity

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

More than 30 000 customers in Ekurhuleni have been left without power following theft and vandalism of electrical equipment at Eskom’s Barcelona substation this morning.

Government condemns racism

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Government has condemned the racist incident that took place when 25-year-old Thabiso Danca was barred from entering Hank's Olde Irish pub in Cape Town.

41 young people graduate from cookery programme

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

The Department of Tourism has empowered 41 graduates who participated in the Professional Cookery Programme with skills development and work experience.

UIF urges employers to declare employees on time

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

The Department of Employment and Labour has called on employers to declare their employees to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in order for their claims to be processed with ease when they apply for their benefits.

GDP rises by 1.6%

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.6% between July and September, Deputy Director General for Economic Statistics, Joe de Beer, announced on Tuesday.

President Ramaphosa to officiate World Science Forum

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday afternoon address the opening session of the World Science Forum (WSF) in Cape Town.

The President’s participation in the WSF will be a highlight of South Africa’s first hosting of this global forum under the auspices of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI).

The WSF takes place every two years and is among the most significant science gatherings worldwide where scientists from all over the world engage in the role science should play in society.

Square Kilometre Array Observatory construction begins in N Cape

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande, unveiled on Monday the kick-starting of the on-site construction of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) telescopes infrastructure in Carnarvon, Northern Cape.

SARS Head of Technology receives prestigious award

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

South African Revenue Service (SARS) Head of Technology and Solutions Delivery (TSD), Intikhab Shaik, has been awarded the accolade of Visionary Chief Information Officer of the Year.