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Women scientists recognised
The full scientific potential of South Africa will only be realised when all our young women are able to enjoy access to the best facilities and education, says Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor.
Centenary celebration of Nelson Mandela
“For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Nelson Mandela
iDube Cold Storage adds value to agro-processing chain
A new, multipurpose state-of-the-art cold storage facility, costing R99.2 million, was officially opened in the Dube Trade Port Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in KwaZulu-Natal recently.
Gift of computers gives school reason to celebrate
Learners at Vulamasang o High School in Bloemfontein are excited to be able to access new digital applications – the next step is a library.
Government puts plans in place to curb TB
The national Department of Health is conducting its first Tuberculosis (TB) Prevalence Survey to help it improve the effectiveness of its national control programme.
Fieldworkers will visit households to identify possible participants, who will be transported to the closest clinic for testing and to take part in the survey.
Three little words creating a safer community
KwaNdengezi, outside Durban, is a community of 54 000. It is a collection of brick buildings and self-built homes of zinc sheeting, recycled bricks and wood. Roads do not have names and unless you live in the sprawling 14km² township, it is easy to get lost.
New lab brings science to life at West Rand school
Pupils from Lodirile Secondary School in Rietvlei, west of Johannesburg, will be able to put science theory i
Potter moulds a brighter future
As a young girl in Makhado, Limpopo, Lillian Malange learnt the traditional art of clay pot making from her grandmother and mother. Today her company, Rainbow Mosaic and Ceramics, exports her pots around the world.
Mentors, master classes help female entrepreneurs grow skills
A business development programme has been set up in the Eastern Cape to make sure small enterprises are well managed and ready for long-term growth.
A development programme in the Eastern Cape aims to open up business opportunities for women-led small enterprises.