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An apartment block still under construction collapsed in George on Monday afternoon, trapping about 46 people under the rubble. At least one body was found, according to SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Christopher Spies. George municipality said in a statement on Monday evening that 22 injured people had been rescued and transported to nearby medical facilities. Officials …
Heinz Mueller’s remarkable display of resilience and optimism illuminated the 10km distance at the Red Feather Charity Run held this past weekend at Sunridge Village in Gqeberha. Amongst the gathering of over 700 athletes participating in the 5KM and 10KM road run, Mueller’s triumph over adversity stood as a beacon of inspiration, igniting hope in …
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Michael Weeder, who has spoken out against Israel’s bombardment of Palestine, retires as Dean of St George’s Cathedral
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Earlier today, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Western Cape Department of Agriculture's (WCDoA) Outeniqua Research Farm, outside George, which is known for its research on dairy production from planted pasture. Results on pasture and the concentrate component of the dairy feed provide guidelines to producers in the Southern Cape.
Minister Meyer said, “Agriculture is a science, and science must be backed by evidence-based research. Our research aims to help grow the agricultural sector and support producers in developing their businesses and creating jobs. By providing our producers with high-quality scientific support, we aim to work with our producers to find innovative solutions to ensure that the sector can flourish.”
Specialist dairy researcher at the Outeniqua Research Farm, Professor Robin Meeske highlighted that the profitability of milk production is under pressure due to increasing input costs. As a result, research projects at Outeniqua Research Farm focus on sustainable profitable dairy production from pastures.
“The main profit drivers are pasture production per hectare, cows per hectare and milk production per cow. High-quality pasture is the greatest contributor to the cows' daily nutrient requirements. To meet their energy requirements, high volumes of concentrates are fed to cows which are often three times more expensive than pasture.”
“Pasture research focuses on optimal pasture yields from known pasture species, especially the various ryegrass species. Animal research is conducted into the supplementary concentrate that is fed to the cows. We are looking into possible alternatives for some of the ingredients to make the cost per kilogram of feed lower without compromising milk yield or milk composition,” added Professor Meeske.
Researchers at Outeniqua are in contact with industry role-players, and this ensures that the research being conducted is relevant to the dairy producers.
“Research findings at Outeniqua Research Farm contribute to improving pasture quality and yield on farms. More efficient use of concentrates and adjusting concentrate composition and level of concentrate feeding is key to the profitability of milk production from pasture. The industry is kept up to date with our latest finding at the annual Farmers' Days hosted by the research team at the Outeniqua Research Farm,” concluded Minister Meyer.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic Of South Africa: Western Cape Provincial Government.
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T20 Challenge leaders Dafabet Warriors will be in action on their home ground of Dafabet St George’s Park twice over the coming public holiday and long weekend. After a run of four straight wins, they play World Sports Betting Western Province on March 21, the public holiday. “We are looking forward to our local fans …
SA to commemorate Human Rights Day
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday deliver a keynote address at the national commemoration of Human Rights Day to be held in Sharpeville, Sedibeng District Municipality, in the Gauteng province.
The President will commence the day with a wreath-laying ceremony scheduled for 10:00 at the Sharpeville Memorial Site, after which he will deliver a keynote speech at the George Thabe Cricket Grounds in Sharpeville.
“Ahead of addressing the national event, the President, joined by bereaved families of fallen victims, will commence with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Sharpeville memorial in honour of the fallen Sharpeville Massacre victims,” the Presidency said in a statement.
The national event coincides with the 30th anniversary of freedom and democracy, and will be held under the theme, 'Three Decades of Respect for and Promotion of Human Rights'.
The month of March will be used to reflect on the country's achievements to promote respect for basic human rights and restore human dignity in line with the Bill of Rights.
Human Rights Month is commemorated to remind South Africans about the sacrifices that accompanied the struggle for the attainment of democracy in South Africa.
It also commemorates the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960, where peaceful protestors marching against discriminatory pass laws were fatally shot by the apartheid police and others were wounded.
“The hosting of the event in Sharpeville symbolises the government’s commitment to honour the sacrifices made by those who fought and died for our liberation in Sharpeville and other communities throughout South Africa,” the Presidency said. – SAnews.gov.za
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Government activities for the week 18 to 22 March 2024
From Monday, 18 March, to Tuesday, 19 March, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2024 in Century City, Cape Town.
On Monday, 18 March, Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will be addressing the European Union funding and policy dialogue at Origins Centre (Wits University west campus) in Johannesburg.
From Monday, 18 March, to Wednesday, 20 March, is the national Conference on Human Rights in South Africa in Gauteng.
On Tuesday, 19 March, the National Library of South Africa commemorates Library Week at Pretoria Campus.
Wednesday, 20 March, President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the Second Black Industrialists and Exporters Conference at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg.
On Thursday, 21 March, the Human Rights Day celebration at the George Thabe Stadium in Sharpeville, Gauteng. It will also be World Poetry Day.
Friday, 22 March, is World Water Day.
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Mon, 03/18/2024 - 11:36
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