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Today Premier Alan Winde met with representatives from across the Western Cape’s agriculture sector and value chain as well as associated industries in Stellenbosch. The intention of the meeting was to hear firsthand from them what the most pressing challenges are that they face. Chief among the issues addressed were the risk of South Africa …
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Tuesday that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2023.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the family of former Minister and Member of Parliament, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, following her death.
See and hear the calls of the following common African Bird Species: Acacia Pied Barbet | African Finfoot | African Fish Eagle | African Goshawk | African Harrier Hawk (Gymnogene) | African Marsh Harrier | Anteating Chat. Acacia Pied Barbet – The acacia pied barbet or pied barbet (Tricholaema leucomelas) is a species of bird …
Parliament's Presiding Officers on Monday hailed the late Tina Joemat-Pettersson as a “seasoned politician and lawmaker”.
The Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism has launched the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (ECEP), which aims to support businesses that are export-ready or working towards export readiness to meet international market requirements. “Expanding exports of products and services is a priority focus area of our provincial Growth for Jobs Strategy. Our …
“The biosecurity challenge continues as more cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) are reported across the globe. The HPAI virus is highly contagious among birds and the usual response from authorities is culling and quarantine of affected properties followed by import bans,” says Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB Agri-Business. Recent cases …
Orange Farm, Johannesburg – As Southern Sun continues with efforts to responsibly manage its environmental footprint, the group’s commitment was emphasised this World Environment Day by a community project undertaken with partner, the Miss Earth South Africa Leadership Development Programme who, together with Wild Route Trees and GebCo 3Sixty compost, embarked on a tree-planting initiative …
Some have been playing music on these streets for 20 years
Petroleum resources development bill is “fatally flawed” and should be rejected, says the writer
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government needs to urgently address service delivery issues at local government level that can mostly be ascribed to a lack of the requisite skills and competencies, governance failures, lack of accountability and inadequate consequence management.
Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, is leading a South African delegation to the Second United Nations Habitat (UN-Habitat) Assembly, which is currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya.
The court ordered that the deputy director of corporate services immediately be reinstated
The Eastern Cape Department of Water and Sanitation is working in partnership with Makana Local Municipality to raise awareness on the impact of water pollution and waterborne diseases.
The Department of Employment and Labour in the North West says it has concluded a successful youth employment roadshow in that province.
In the past few years, the importance of self-care has come under the spotlight. People are much more aware of the food they eat, the amount of exercise they’re getting, and participating in activities that bring joy for improved mental health. While the focus has traditionally been on women, it’s equally important that men prioritise …
“The Government’s strategic support programme called Operation Phakisa, has set a target to grow the Ocean Economy’s GDP contribution to R177bn by 2033, equivalent to 350% growth of its total value-add in 2016.”- The Department of Trade and Industry and Competition (the DTIC) The 120km coastal stretch, proximity to Durban Port, three Marine Protected Areas, …
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration at the Umgeni Water Board (UWB).
Door to the global fridge should be locked, say activists
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has called on all citizens to find creative and innovative ways to remove plastic pollution from communities in an effort to protect the environment.
A partnership between the Non Automotive Manufacturing Cluster (NAM) and local and national government organisations is transforming the Dimbaza Industrial Park into the first Eastern Cape Innovation Zone. Government partners include the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) the Eastern …
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has collaborated with the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) to tackle stock theft, which is one of the main obstacles to producers.
Cash strapped consumers will experience some relief at the pumps this week when the price of all grades of petrol and diesel decreases.
But the state made mistakes and almost lost the case
