Mont-aux-sources: The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), in partnership with the Afromontane Research Unit (ARU) at the University of the Free State, has established the highest weather station in Southern Africa in the Mont-aux-Sources area of the Maluti-Drakensberg. This automatic weather station, situated at 3,100 meters above sea level,

Johannesburg: South Africa has recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R15.6 billion in October 2025, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) said. This surplus was attributable to exports of R192.2 billion and imports of R176.6 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Namibia (BELN). According to South

Durban: Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has called on South Africa to enhance intellectual property (IP) awareness and protection for grassroots innovators. She highlighted the ongoing challenge faced by township and rural entrepreneurs who often lose ownership of their ideas due to a lack of

Buffalo city: Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has commended provincial Human Settlements MECs for ensuring that provinces and metros are on track to use their 2025/2026 allocations to accelerate the delivery of adequate housing and improve household living conditions. Delivering her opening remarks at the final meeting of the Minister