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One of the country’s oldest agricultural empowerment projects has won a massive export contract.

South African wine company has secured a one-year contract to export its range of premium wines to China.

Western Cape-based Thandi Wines sealed the deal on the margins of the 19th SIAL China International Trade Fair for Food which was recently held in Shanghai under the theme “Inspire Food Business”.

International Relations / Africa News

The emerging economies grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) is ready for its 10th summit hosted by South Africa next month.

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Lindiwe Sisulu believes this year’s BRICS summit is a testimony to the co-operation and commitment to implement resolutions taken at previous BRICS summits.

A private-public partnership focusing on nutrition education will help ensure that children are well fed and healthy.

The Mngomezulu sisters Thandi and Neli from Molweni in Durban KwaZulu-Natal are members of different political parties but are able to live in harmony.

Thandi is a dedicated  National Freedom Party (NFP) card carrying member while Neli is a passionate ANC (African National Congress) member. 

Melusi Yende is the one millionth man to undergo male medical circumcision in KwaZulu-Natal as part of a massive campaign to encourage men to get circumcised.

Male medical circumcision (MMC) reduces the chances of being infected by HIV and Aids and sexually transmitted infections. 

Like humans and all other living beings, animals also have a need when it comes to their healthcare needs.

This is why the North West Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development is increasing efforts to strengthen veterinary services in the province.

Thanks to government intervention, a woman whose life was made unbearable on the farm where she was born has found peace and security.

Julia Morulia Masilela (46) and her family are finally living in peace after many years of clashing with farm owners who attempted to evict them from a farm in Dorsfontein in Gauteng.

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation SOC Ltd (Necsa) houses the country’s only nuclear research reactor which is the largest producer of a range of medical isotopes that are used for diagnosing and treating cancer.

Before the nuclear research reactor starts its 30-day cycle, Linina Bedhesi is entrusted with the job of performing calculations to ensure that the system operates safely.

The 27-year-old is a reactor analyst at Necsa and her job entails using calculation codes to do safety analysis for the reactor's core.

A R96-million project has resulted in more than 6 000 households receiving tap water and also created 200 jobs.

Universities can play their part by partnering with the department to make history compulsive.