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Minerals Department mourns loss of six miners

Monday, July 16, 2018

The deaths of six mine workers at the Palabora Mining Company in Limpopo add to an already high number of lost lives in the industry since the beginning of the year, says the Department of Mineral Resources.

Well done Tri-Colour athletes!

Monday, July 16, 2018

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has congratulated a team of young athletes who took part in the sixth edition of the International Tri-Colour Games in Reggio Emilia, Italy, last week.

MeerKAT a beacon of economic development in Carnarvon

Sunday, July 15, 2018

The newly-launched MeerKAT radio telescope, the gem of the Karoo and the precursor of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), has brought more than just astronomers to Carnarvon in the Northern Cape.

UNSC imposes arms embargo on South Sudan

Sunday, July 15, 2018

The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan in addition to current sanctions, until 31 May 2019.

SA rolls up sleeves for Mandela Day

Sunday, July 15, 2018

With only three days to go before the 2018 International Nelson Mandela Day, the country is readying itself for one of the biggest installations of the campaign to make the world a better place.

UAE pledges to invest $10bn in SA

Sunday, July 15, 2018

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has committed to invest US $10 billion in key sectors of South Africa’s economy, including tourism and mining, to support the sustainable development of the country.