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SA calls for deeper industrialisation

Friday, September 25, 2020

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel says there is a need for the African continent to deepen its levels of industrialisation while also addressing strategic vulnerabilities exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wildlife documentary series to be filmed on Marion Island

Thursday, September 17, 2020

The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) has approved a proposal by United Kingdom-based film and production company, Plimsoll Productions, to film a wildlife documentary series on Marion Island.

BMW supports efforts to curb GBV

Friday, February 7, 2020

BMW Group South Africa has handed over five BMW i3 cars that will be used by community-based care workers to reach victims of gender-based violence.

Department calls for compliant wood-packaging

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

As the globe observes the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) 2020, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has urged those who trade in agricultural and non-agricultural products involving wood-packaging material to comply with the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures.

Accelerator lab to transform current challenges

Friday, January 31, 2020

Developing the youth is a key way in which South Africa can decisively address the interlinked challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment, says Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande.

Fulbright scholarship applications open

Friday, January 17, 2020

The United States Government has invited South Africans interested in pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree to apply for a Fulbright scholarship to study at any accredited tertiary institution in the US.

Oriental fruit fly eradicated in the Northern Cape

Friday, December 20, 2019

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has confirmed a successful eradication of the invasive fruit fly species Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) in the Pixley ka Seme and ZF Mgcawu District Municipalities in the Northern Cape.

Social Development partners with UAE to empower women

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

The Department of Social Development has partnered with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to empower young women from poor households with skills that will enable them to be economically independent.

Women's health rights under the spotlight at ICPD conference

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu says the promotion of women and girls’ health rights has been one of the highlights in the 25 years since the first International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) was held.

Local government leadership to define global agenda of cities

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Deputy Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the 6th triennial United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) World Congress to take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal next week.