The Proteas may be the world's top Test team, but Haroon Lorgat, CEO of Cricket South Africa, has warned that the disappointment of missing out on the hosting rights for major ICC competitions over the next ten years could have a … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
University of Mpumalanga on track
Mbombela - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande's office has allayed fears that the newly named University of Mpumalanga will not open on time. … [Read more...]
Research data for SA
South Africa’s minister of science and technology Derek Hanekom has launched the South African version of the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO-SA). It’s a searchable full-text journal database that is completely open-access – … [Read more...]
From teacher to global leader
If you are a follower of South African politics, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka needs no introduction. Known as ‘Mamlambo’ to those close to her, Mlambo-Ngcuka is synonymous with politics and leadership in South Africa and for years has been one of … [Read more...]
Nearly 3m households in agriculture
Pretoria – Nearly three million households in South Africa are engaged in agricultural activities, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says. … [Read more...]
Visit to mining communities
Rustenburg - Home to the two largest platinum mines and the largest platinum refinery in the world, Rustenburg is no doubt one of the engines that drive South Africa’s economy. … [Read more...]
Land expropriation without compensation not policy
Johannesburg – The expropriation of land without compensation is not a policy of government, says Gauteng MEC for Rural Development and Land Reform, Nandi Mayathula-Khoza. … [Read more...]
Jamali set for JHB Race
Female musical group, Jamali will welcome runners and walkers home in Johannesburg on National Women’s Day (Friday, 09 August 2013) at the much loved Totalsports Ladies Race. … [Read more...]
SA, EU vow to tackle employment
Pretoria - The 6th South Africa-European Union (SA-EU) Summit ended on Thursday, with leaders in agreement that joint programmes were needed to address the common challenge of job creation. … [Read more...]
Steps needed to curb labour unrest
Pretoria – Government, trade unions, business and civic leaders need to take bold steps to resolve unrest in the mining sector to reduce the impact on the economy. Opening a debate on the National Treasury budget vote in Parliament on … [Read more...]