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Minister congratulates SA research stars

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Science and Technology Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has applauded two young research stars from Carnarvon High School in the Northern Cape, who were selected to represent South Africa at the International Student-Teacher Conference in Nice, France.

Eskom implements Stage 1 load shedding

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Eskom is currently implementing Stage 1 load shedding as a result of increased generation plant being out for planned maintenance and unplanned outages.

Government committed to growing oil, gas industry

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says his department will work towards creating an enabling environment for the oil and gas sector to be able to do business in the country.

SA reiterates Palestine support

Thursday, November 29, 2018

As the world observes United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people, the South African government has announced its renewed commitment to a just and lasting solution to the question of Palestine.

Include women, youth in nuclear science development

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Efforts to use nuclear science and technology for human development must include an element on skills development for women and the youth, says Energy Deputy Minister Thembisile Majola.

National Assembly approves MTBPS, Election bills

Thursday, November 29, 2018

The National Assembly on Wednesday approved several legislative matters concerning the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) and one about free and fair elections – the Electoral Laws Amendment Bill.

Eskom to overcome challenges by 2023

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Eskom has secured 73% of its funding requirements for 2018/19, while it faces several operational and financial challenges.

Task team makes progress in North West

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Tangible progress has been made to stabilise the struggling North West provincial departments that were put under administration earlier this year.

Traditional leaders join fight against social ills

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, in partnership with the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) have unveiled a programme which aims to sensitise traditional leaders on issues of HIV, gender-based violence (GBV), domestic violence and family disintegration.

SA, China honour amateur lensmen

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

South Africa and trading partner China’s relationship has grown to greater heights with the two countries recognising the creative sector through an amateur photography competition.