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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment virtual holds public consultations on Draft White Paper on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity, 3 to 12 Aug

Public consultation on draft white paper on Conservation and Sustainable use of South Africa’s Biodiversity to take place between 3 and 12 August 2022A series of virtual public consultations on the Draft White Paper on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in South Africa will be hosted by the…

Minister Blade Nzimande: Launch of 2022 South African Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators Report

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation address on the occasion of the launch of the 2022 South African Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators ReportThe Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology, Ms Nompendulo Mkhatshwa;The Director-General of the Department of Science and Innovation; Dr Phil…

Special Investigating Unit investigates strategic, technical and operational support services tender in OR Tambo District Municipality

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been authorised by President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate the allegations of corruption in a tender in the O R Tambo District Municipality, Eastern Cape.President Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation R80 of 2022 authorising the SIU to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in the affairs…

SIU to investigate OR Tambo District municipality

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to conduct an investigation into allegations of corruption in the procurement of “strategic, technical and operational support services to the Strategic Programmes and Project Management Office” at the OR Tambo Municipality in the Eastern Cape.This after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation authorising…

Have your say on Treasury, SARS draft Bills

The public has until 29 August 2022 to comment on a raft of draft Bills published by the National Treasury and the South African Revenue Services (SARS) on Friday.These include the 2022 draft Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill (2022 draft Rates Bill), the 2022 draft…

SA releases science, tech indicator report

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the COVID-19 pandemic has had a disastrous impact on public health systems and economic progress across the globe, threatening the gains made in the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals.“Millions of people have died and economies have declined sharply. Poverty…