The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) is leading a visit to Europe this week, on a study tour to help inform South Africa’s response to the fourth industrial revolution. The European Union (EU), a long-term partner of the Department, is expect…
The Forum will be held in Brazil from 6 to 8 November. South Africans under 40 are invited to submit abstracts under the theme Cybersecurity and Bioeconomy. The deadline for applications is 11 October 2019.Source: Department: Science and Technology
NELSPRUIT A 28-year-old man was remanded in custody by the Bushbuckridge Magistrate’s Court today, for allegedly raping a 17-year-old woman.According to information at police disposal, the incident took place at Dwarsloop, near Bushbuckridge on Monday…
On Tuesday, 24 September 2019 at approximately 20:30 two vigilant constables namely, Badisa Mogoje and Israel Olyn noticed a male person wearing a reflector jacket carrying a large blue bag in the vineyards in Witkroek in Kanoneiland.When they approach…
KING WILLIAM’S TOWN – The MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Ms Weziwe Tikana and the Eastern Cape Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Andries Swart invite media reporters to a media briefing that will be conducted on the Crime Statistics…
Butterworth Regional Magistrate’s Court convicted and sentenced a 32-year-old man, Mzwandile Nomevu for raping a 22-year-old woman, 5-year-old girl and attempted rape of another child. The accused was sentenced on Monday, 23 September 2019 to undergo …
NORTH WEST The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation are in pursuit of Sibusiso Sibeko (40), Tebogo Molefi Ntenchane (35), Bongani Eudwin Mkhwanazi (51), Sithembiso Mthembu (43), Tshepo Seboko (37) who escaped from Klerksdorp Regional court on …
JOHANNESBURG, THE Africa Center has received a major financial boost after philanthropists and business leaders donated US$25 million to finance its next phase of construction.Alike Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest man donated $20 million at an event held…
Young, driven and vibrant Sanelisiwe Thinasonke Duze is an associate researcher in the Wits Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (CMID).Duze took time out of her maternity leave schedule for the interview.You are new to the provi…
The School of Oral Health is celebrating national Oral Health Month by offering staff and students free oral health screenings and oral education tomorrow. The national theme is It all starts here, Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body and is championed by the D…
It was a time for fun, laughter and a chance to offload for staff members during Staff Wellness Week. Held at the onset of spring, the third annual Wits Staff Wellness Week was held from 2 � 6 September providing a perfect moment for those who were und…
MAIDUGURI, THE Nigerian military has warned residents against keeping in their homes Boko Haram terrorists fleeing operations northeast of the country.The military stated it had credible information that some of the surviving insurgents were seeking r…
