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Department issues revised protocols for schools

Monday, November 9, 2020

The Department of Basic Education says it has issued a circular to accompany the revised protocols for schools to implement when managing possible and confirmed COVID-19 cases in schools during the matric examinations.

SA records 1 372 COVID-19 cases

Monday, November 9, 2020

South Africa has recorded 1 372 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the country’s cumulative figure to 737 278.

Consumers urged to pay for municipal services

Monday, November 9, 2020

The Eskom Political Task Team, led by Deputy President David Mabuza, has urged consumers to pay for municipal services to ensure municipalities meet their debt obligations to Eskom.

SADC E8 calls for vigilance on Malaria Day amid COVID-19

Friday, November 6, 2020

The newly appointed chairperson of the SADC Elimination 8 Health Minister’s Council, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has called on communities to remain vigilant in the fight against malaria, while battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Energy, economic recovery top CSIR conference agenda

Friday, November 6, 2020

South Africa’s energy sector and industrialisation opportunities for economic recovery will take centre stage at the upcoming virtual Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 7th Biennial Conference.

UNISA appoints first female Vice Chancellor

Friday, November 6, 2020

For the first time since the establishment of the University of South Africa (UNISA) 148 years ago, the university has appointed its first female Principal and Vice Chancellor (VC), with effect from 1 January 2021.