December 9, 2016

Guangzhou Award boosts collaboration

Cities learn from each other’s sustainable development experience GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Co-hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), the World Association of Major Metropolises (Metropolis) and Guangzhou Municipal Government, the 3rd Guangzhou International Award

Western Cape Agriculture on pest affecting tomato crops

Tomato leafminer detected in the Western CapeThe Western Cape Department of Agriculture is tracking several incidences of a pest affecting tomato crops.Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, said the tomato leaf miner (Tuta Absoluta), a specie…

MEC Debbie SchA�fer on circular by Basic Education

DBE circular putting a band-aid on a patient in ICU

The circular issued by the Department of Basic Education right at the end of the school year raises a number of concerns.

Firstly, one could perhaps understand the rationale for condoning the Grade 9’s who would pass, if it were not for

Premier David Makhura: International Anti-Corruption Day

Address by MEC Barbara Creecy on behalf of Premier David Makhura at the 2016 International Anti-Corruption DayProgramme Director, Professor D SinghProfessor M. Makhanya Vice Chancellor and Principal of UNISA UNDOC RegionalRepresentatives for Southern A…

Basic Education on media reports of 20% pass mark for maths

No such thing as 20% pass markIt is apparent based on inaccurate media reports in a number of media outlets that there is a widespread misunderstanding on the Department of Basic Education’s decision to condone learners who did not meet the requisite m…

Minister Jeff Radebe: International Anti-Corruption Day

Keynote address by Minister Jeff Radebe on the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day

Programme Director, Professor D Singh;

Hon. D Makhura, the Premier of Gauteng

Professor M Makhanya, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UNISA;

Honourable Members of the National Executive within our midst;

Ms Z Akisheva, UNODC Representative in Southern Africa;

Acting Chairperson of the Public Service

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