A rhino is photographed during a rescue operation. Wits University scientists that have launched anti-rhino poaching project are optimistic that it will alleviate the crisis. The scientists in collaboration with their counterparts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have come up with the Rhisotope project. They are injecting rhino horns with low-level radioactive isotopes…
Blade nzimande The Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande says his department plans to introduce a number of initiatives to improve students’ access to Maths and Science. He says this includes introducing National Science Month in 2026, upscaling Science centers through mobile laboratories to reach schools without labs. [WATCH] “We must not fear…
High Court in Pietermaritzburg The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ordered that more than five hundred workers be paid their salaries for July following the uMkhanyakude district municipality office workers who are striking after the municipality was put under administration SAMWU’s provincial organiser Menzi Luthuli has welcomed the order that the workers be paid before the…
Cranes ready to load containers onto ships. The Trade, Industry, and Competition Department says it’s working with various departments to establish a response plan in case South Africa and the US fail to reach a trade deal. President Donald Trump has imposed a 30% tariff on South Africa, which will take effect next Thursday. Negotiations…
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) in the Western Cape has criticised the Golden Arrow Bus Services for increasing its fares by 4%. The hike will take effect on the eleventh of this month. Cosatu’s Provincial Secretary Malvern de Bruyn says the hike puts a burden on the working class, the unemployed and…
[File Image]: Community members watch as Senzo Mchunu, South African police minister, inspects outside the mineshaft where it is estimated that hundreds of illegal miners are believed to be hiding underground, after police cut off food and water as part of police operations against illegal miners, in Stilfontein, South Africa, November 15, 2024. Police say…
South Africa’s Aiden Markram in action Action. South Africa’s Twenty20 captain Aiden Markram wants his team’s promising young batsman to use the opportunity of limited overs tours to Australia and England over the next eight weeks to develop their careers and display their international potential. South Africa have high hopes for powerful teenage slogger Lhuan-dre…
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Prof Blade Nzimande launches National Science Week (NSW) at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in Pretoria. Live stream below:
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi joined the Public Works and Infrastructure Department to commemorate the International Nelson Mandela Day at South African Police Service (SAPS) Vehicle Pound in Isipingo, Durban on July 18, 2025. Members of Parliament’s Ad hoc committee established to investigate the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations will…
FlySafair check-in counter at OR Tambo International Airport. FlySafair says its operations will be restored to full capacity over the next two weeks. The airline has confirmed that the pilots’ strike has ended following an agreement between it and Solidarity. The union represents two-thirds of FlySafair’s pilots. The pilots will receive a 6% salary increase…
