# Deputy minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, says the department is pursuing the coordination and implementation of the National Greening Programme. The programme supports the Medium Term Development Plan, which includes driving inclusive growth and job creation, and tackling the high cost of living, by integrating fruit trees into food security […]
# The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department says 145 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol between the 30th of June and the 6th of July. JMPD spokesperson, Xolani Fihla, says these arrests were made during various proactive operations, roadblocks, and routine patrols aimed at curbing dangerous driving behaviours. He adds that the […]
# The City of Tshwane has welcomed the five-million-rand worth of advanced radiation detection equipment from the US Department of Energy. The donation includes personal radiation detectors, a VeriFinder radiation identification device and a special advanced radiological computer system for the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation. The metro says the donation marks a vital step […]
# Magalies Water will be shutting down the water supply to Babelegi Reservoir distribution areas of Hammanskraal for ten-hours today. This is scheduled from 7am this morning until 5pm this evening. City of Tshwane’s spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo, says the shutdown is necessitated by the need to dismantle, reinstall, and conduct pressure testing of the existing […]
# The City of Tshwane’s Council has approved the lease of a municipal property in Nellmapius Extension 4 to the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone. The purpose of the Nellmapius property lease will be for small, medium and micro enterprises and entrepreneurs to access economic opportunities linked to the TASEZ. Mayoral committee member for Economic […]
# Rhodes University walked away with two Silver and one Bronze Ovation Awards at this year’s National Arts Festival in Makhanda. Silver went to the critically acclaimed A Childhood in Chalk, and s’il vous plait – a seductive cabaret by music lecturer Garreth Robertson and performer Mistress Mae Aisitahn-Yafais. Ndingekafi: Whispers of Redemption – performed by the Kwantu […]
# Eskom Expo for Young Scientists will soon host a series of Regional Science Fairs in 35 regions across South Africa. This is where learners will have the opportunity to showcase their innovative ideas, scientific research, and problem-solving skills on a competitive platform. This year’s participants have been selected from School- and District Expos, where more […]
# The City of Cape Town’s first Advanced Water Reclamation Plant was recently recognised at the prestigious 13th Annual Architizer A+Awards. It was named Jury Winner in the Factories and Warehouses category. Selected from over five-thousand entries spanning 80 countries, the Cape Flats AWRP is now officially recognised as one of the best-designed buildings in […]
# The GOOD Party says the Western Cape government has spent over 562-million-rand on office space for the provincial Education Department, yet it still has no permanent headquarters. The Dorp Street Office Development was originally proposed in 2010 as part of the Cape Town Central City Regeneration Programme. It was intended to relocate the WCED […]
