In a first for the African continent, a total knee replacement operation was carried out on a patient using the state-of-the-art Mako robotic arm assisted surgery system.
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology has approved the Convention Establishing the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO).
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed and welcomed the arrest of three employees following allegations of fraud relating to student allowances.
In a bid to find energy solutions for the future, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has called on participants at the 2019 Windaba Conference to find secure, reliable, cost-effective and clean energy supply to grow the economy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the upcoming Russia-Africa Economic Forum provides fertile ground for participants to strengthen economic ties across nations.
Government has emphasised its commitment to protecting the rights of foreign nationals residing in South Africa.
With temperatures beginning to soar, the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has warned that water restrictions will remain in place in several of the country’s provinces.
The Department of Employment and Labour has welcomed Tuesday’s Labour Court judgement reconfirming the Constitutionality and legality of affirmative action and the law.
Chief Executive Officers in the telecommunications industry have made a commitment to work with government to roll out fibre in rural communities and connect communities to the internet grid.
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Bongiwe Mbinqo-Gigaba, has urged the relevant authorities to ensure that trauma counselling services are provided to learners and staff following the death of a learner in Sebokeng.
