Ha Noi - The governments of South Africa and Vietnam today signed a landmark agreement that authorities hope will help quash the alarming scourge of rhino poaching that has been seen in the North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. … [Read more...]
Create jobs, buy local
Johannesburg - Promotion of locally manufactured goods was critical to South Africa’s growth and job creation, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Monday. “All of us have a vested interest in promoting our country as an investment … [Read more...]
Offenders to revamp, furnish schools
Pretoria - Offender labour will soon be utilised more often to revamp and furnish schools in South Africa, the Correctional Services Minister, Sibusiso Ndebele, has announced. … [Read more...]
More rhinos are killed
Pretoria - The North West provincial government is considering asking the South African National Defence Force to assist in overcoming the scourge of rhino poaching, Premier Thandi Modise says. … [Read more...]
Food security linked to land reform
Pretoria - Government cannot talk about improving food security without referring to land reform, President Jacob Zuma told members of the African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) at a gala dinner on Monday. … [Read more...]
SA, Indonesia to enhance trade
Pretoria - South Africa and Indonesia have agreed to enhance bilateral relations and will conduct a joint study to explore trade opportunities, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies. … [Read more...]
National Parks Week 2012
Pretoria – South Africans with valid Identity Documents will as from today until Friday be able to spend a day at a national park of their choice free of charge. … [Read more...]
New SAA baggage policy kicks in
Pretoria - South African Airways ‘s (SAA) new baggage policy - which will restrict the number of pieces of baggage a passenger may check in – kicks in. … [Read more...]
Vote Art Activist to TED finals
Vote to help Johannesburg art activist to get to TED California finals with her ‘pillow talk’ On the edge of the inner city in a much-loved area of Troyeville, lies a concrete bed in a park overlooking the main route (Bezuidenhout) … [Read more...]
SA looks to resolve bulk wine exports
Pretoria - South Africa is looking for a resolution to counter the impact of the decision by United Kingdom retailers to import wine from South Africa in bulk and bottle it in the UK. … [Read more...]