July 28, 2022 – South African Tribune

Sustained Efficacy of Long-Acting Cabotegravir for PrEP Among Cisgender Women – Findings from HPTN 084 Study

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DURHAM, N.C., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Researchers from the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) presented updated results from the HPTN 084 long-acting cabotegravir (CAB) for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) study at the AIDS 2022 conference in Montreal. New findings show reductions in HIV incidence were sustained in the 12…

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment condemns murder of ranger ahead of World Ranger Day

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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s Green Scorpions stand ready to work with the police to arrest the murderers of Timbavati’s head ranger Anton Mzimba, who was gunned down outside his home on Tuesday this week.“I would like to pay a special tribute to Anton Mzimba whom I met…

Water and Sanitation on a joint awareness campaign against vandalism of infrastructure

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A joint awareness campaign against vandalism of infrastructure is in full swingIn a joint initiative to raise public awareness about the impact theft and vandalism have on water and sanitation infrastructure, thus on essential services to communities, the National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in conjunction with local authorities…

SA’s population now estimated at 60.6 million

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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says the country’s population is now estimated to be 60.6 million by the end of June 2022.Between 2002 and 2022, Stats SA said South Africa experienced a positive population growth year-on-year. “A positive growth rate indicates that the population is increasing, despite the devastating impact…

Landlords encouraged to reduce electricity usage

Posted July 28, 2022 by admin

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Patricia de Lille, has appealed to landlords to help drive down electricity demand in their private offices that the department rents from them.“I also appealed to the landlords that we want to see a reduction of 50% in electricity and water use within the next…

Eskom, Netherlands sign agreement

Posted July 28, 2022 by admin

Eskom and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have signed a letter of intent which will pave the way forward for a pre-feasibility study for what it calls a “climate-smart, labour intensive agriculture/horticulture development” at the site of the Grootvlei Power Station in Mpumalanga.According to Eskom, the development study will explore…

Minister Blade Nzimande sends condolences to the families of Ikhala TVET College employees

Posted July 28, 2022 by admin

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, passes his condolences to the families, friends, colleagues and fellow students of the Ikhala TVET College on the passing of five (5) staff members (three staff members and 2 interns) who were involved in a car crash, that happened…

Nzimande extends condolences on passing of Ikhala TVET College employees

Posted July 28, 2022 by admin

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has sent his condolences following the death of employees at Ikhala Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College in the Eastern Cape.Three staff members and two interns passed away following a head-on collision on Wednesday. The incident happened when the deceased…

Treasury solicits views on pre-budget consultation process

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The National Treasury has invited the public to make comments on the country’s Fiscal Policy in its pre-budget consultation process.South Africa is one of five pilot countries that are participating in the Fiscal Openness Accelerator Project (FOA) that was launched in 2019 by the International Budget Partnership (IBP) and the…

Employment and Labour and SAIOSH host webinar on Asbestos Abatement Regulations 2020, 2 and 4 Aug

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Department of Employment and Labour in collaboration with SAIOSH hosts a Webinar on the Asbestos Abatement Regulations 2020The Directorate: Occupational Health and Hygiene (OHH) within the Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) branch of the Department of Employment and Labour in a partnership with the South African Institute of Occupational Safety…

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