UCT still top university in Africa, among top 10 emerging economy universities

The University of Cape Town has upheld its position as top university in Africa and now ranks 10th among universities in countries with emerging economies. UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi... 

KwaZulu-Natal to implement Provincial Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube has promised that her department will move with speed to implement, in line with the national plan, the Provincial Economic Reconstruction and Recovery... 

BLSA backs Ramaphosa’s commitment to fight corruption in public service

Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a new policy document to ensure that the public service is free of corruption. She stated... 

Government must resign in shame – John Steenhuisen

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has said that the South African government should resign in shame for its failure to handle the coronavirus pandemic, economic crisis and for... 

Govt has secured vaccines for 26-million people

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize revealed on Friday that government had secured enough Covid-19 vaccines for 26-million people, so far, with more agreements in the pipeline. He revealed that China... 

Vaccine nationalism may create conditions for increased political turmoil – Zane Dangor

Special advisor to Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Zane Dangor stated on Thursday that vaccine nationalism is the opposite of the solidarity approach that was spoken of at the... 

SA fails to make progress in Corruption Perceptions Index

Civil rights group Corruption Watch pointed out, on Thursday, that corruption has impacted the ability of countries around the world, including South Africa, to manage their health care responses... 

US implements new travel restrictions

From January 30, at 12:01am EST, entry will be suspended for all foreign nationals who were in South Africa during the 14-day period preceding their travel to the US. In a statement from the US... 

R68 766 000 invested in Covid-19 research – Nzimande

The Higher Education, Science and Innovation Ministry on Monday announced that it has invested R68 766 000 towards coronavirus (Covid-19) research and development. Addressing the media, Minister Dr... 

Department of Basic Education delays reopening of schools by two weeks

The Department of Basic Education and the National Coronavirus Command Council announced on Friday that the reopening of private and public schools will be delayed by two weeks. The new dates for... 

53% of adults think schools should not re-open amid rising Covid-19 infections – survey

Round three of the University of Johannesburg/Human Sciences Research Council Covid-19 Democracy survey has revealed that 53% of adults think schools should not re-open until the situation... 

UCT launches open-access, African-centric research platform

University of Cape Town Libraries director of research and learning services Dr Reggie Raju revealed on Tuesday, the institute’s newly developed continental platform for open access publishing in... 

SA to introduce Web-based Covid-19 screening system

The Department of Health on Thursday announced the launch of a pilot programme for a new Web-based travel health questionnaire to increase efforts to strengthen active screening and surveillance at... 

Wits, York University to develop AI Covid-19 project

The University of the Witwatersrand has teamed up with York University, in Canada to undertake an artificial intelligence project that will be used to tackle the coronavirus pandemic in Africa. The... 

Cloud-based vaccine management system launched in Africa

IT giant Oracle and the Tony Blair Institute announced on Tuesday the launch of the cloud-based Oracle Health Management System, which will help African countries manage large-scale vaccination... 

Investor conference to underscore S Africa as attractive investment destination

This year’s South African Investment Conference, taking place on November 17 and 18, will build on momentum from the last two events to highlight to investors South Africa’s investment... 

Makwetu hailed as gentle, unwavering giant in the fight against corruption

Business Unity South Africa (Busa) president Sipho Pityana has hailed outgoing Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu as a gentle and yet unwavering giant in the fight against corruption and... 

Ramaphosa urges holiday vigilance to avoid second wave of virus

With the festive season fast approaching, President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked for vigilance from South Africans to avoid a possible second wave of the coronavirus. He is expected to address the... 

Greenpeace urges African countries to lead climate developments on the continent

Not for profit environmental organisation Greenpeace has called on African countries to lead the development of new climate databases and models rather than depend on other countries as future... 

Ekurhuleni ready to exchange ideas during World Town Planning Day

The City of Ekurhuleni will join the world in commemorating World Town Planning Day on November 8, bringing together role-players in the planning fraternity to exchange ideas that improve city... 

Ramaphosa in self-quarantine, not showing Covid-19 symptoms

President Cyril Ramaphosa will be performing his duties from home after a guest at a fundraising dinner he attended tested positive for the coronavirus. According to The Presidency, Ramaphosa is... 

Economic recovery plan will protect jobs in vulnerable sectors - Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that the economic recovery plan he presented last week will protect jobs in vulnerable sectors that have been hit hard by the coronavirus... 

S Africa must put into effect revenue collection – Haroon Bhorat

University of Cape Town Professor Haroon Bhorat said on Friday that for South Africa to manage its deficit going forward, apart from hoping that growth gets kickstarted in the remaining part of the... 

NUM supports Cosatu strike against corruption

The National Union of Mineworkers said on Tuesday that it would take part in the Congress of South African Trade Unions’ October 7 strike against corruption. NUM said while it noted efforts from... 

Inequalities hamper remote learning in S Africa – UCT study

A recent University of Cape Town study has revealed that technical and vocational education and training students are faring worse than university students in terms of internet access for remote... 

Mashaba vows retrieval of bodies from 2016 accident at Lily mine

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba on Wednesday said his party’s legal team will aim to present the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy with a court order to retrieve the container at Lily mine... 

British High Commission invites S African students to apply for Master's study in UK

The OR Tambo School of Leadership and the British High Commission is inviting South Africans to further their studies at a Master’s level, in any field, in the UK, by applying for the UK’s flagship... 

Dube-Ncube to inspect Margate Airport renovations

KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube will visit Margate on Saturday to inspect R10-million worth of renovations at the Margate Airport as the... 

DUT, Ithala sign MoU to boost KZN economy

KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube has applauded the recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between her department’s Ithala Development... 

Dube-Ncube congratulates CHEM Energy for opening S Africa’s first fuel cell factory

KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube has congratulated CHEM ENERGY, a subsidiary of Taiwanese conglomerate CHEM Corporation, which has opened... 

State is falling short of expectations – Ramaphosa

As South Africa prepares to observe Public Service Month in September, President Cyril Ramaphosa admits that there are fundamental problems government is working to fix. He pointed out that the... 

More transparency needed in SOE appointments – IoDSA

The Institute of Directors in Southern Africa has called for more public transparency around board appointments in State-owned enterprises following the recent appointment of African National... 

France donates R1.8m worth of medical equipment to South Africa

The French government has donated R1.8-million worth of medical material and personal protective equipment to South Africa, which will be distributed to hospitals in the Northern Cape, North West,... 

Climate-resilient economy is necessary – Ramaphosa

As South Africa tries to develop an urgent economic recovery programme, it is important that the new economy be resilient in the face of climate change. This was according to President Cyril... 

SIU appears before Scopa to discuss investigations related to Covid-19 pandemic

Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head of investigations Leonard Lekgetho has told the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) that his unit is, among other cases, investigating the... 

Nehawu to strike at National Health Laboratories Service

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union is preparing for a strike at the National Health Laboratories Service to amicably resolve a salary dispute dating back to August last year.... 

Tourism Minister publishes amended Risk Adjusted Strategy

The amended Risk Adjusted Strategy for Tourism Facilities, Services and Products has been announced by Minister of Tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane. Guided tour operators, which includes overland... 

SACP calls for arrests and recovery of Eskom funds

The South African Communist Party (SACP) on Tuesday said while it welcomed the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU’s) move to recover funds from former Eskom executives, former board members, members... 

UIF will continue to process new claims

The Department of Employment and Labour together with the  National Economic Development and Labour Council social partners have announced that the Unemployment Insurance Fund will continue... 

Corruption during a national disaster is heinous – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday addressed the corrupt activities that have recently made headlines, labelling corruption during a national disaster as a heinous crime and revealed that he would...