Minister Blade Nzimande: Sod-turning ceremony of KwaMpumuza Skills Development Centre in Pietermaritzburg

Address by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande on the occasion of the sod-turning ceremony of KwaMpumuza Skills Development Centre Pietermaritzburg – KwaZulu NatalPremier Nomusa Dube-Ncube; uMgundundlovu District Mayor, Cllr Mzi Zuma;Msunduzi Local Municipality Mayor, Cllr Mzimkhulu Thebolla;Chairpersons of the CETA and W&RSETA Board, Mr…

SAHPRA receives accolade from WHO

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has been recognised as a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory body to ensure the quality, safety and effectiveness of vaccines manufactured, imported or distributed in the country.The World Health Organisation (WHO) has ranked South Africa’s vaccine regulatory system at a functional level…

Little Flower ECD officially opened by President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the growth of Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres  is a fine example of social entrepreneurship that contributes to job creation and the development of children.The President said this at the opening of the newly refurbished Little Flower Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) in Nkantolo village in…

Minister Barbara Creecy: 11th Openheimer Generations Research and Conservation Conference

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy, delivers opening remarks at the 11th Openheimer Generations Research and Conservation ConferenceProgramme Director Dr Duncan MacFadyenMr Nicky Oppenheimer and Mrs Strilli OppenheimerRepresentatives from Government and various research and related organizationsYoung researchers and seasoned members of academiaDistinguished delegatesLadies and gentlemenGood AfternoonIt…

SA companies ready to showcase products in France

South African companies are preparing themselves to make a good impression at the Sial Paris International Food Products Exhibition which will take place in France from 15-19 October 2022.Twenty six companies producing processed foods, non-alcoholic beverages, preserved foods, spices, soups, deep frozen products, health and organic products, sweets, sea food…

Economic recovery plan makes progress

October 2022 marks two years since the country instated the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan - a plan that puts the focus on programmes being implemented by government and social partners to stimulate equitable and inclusive growth.President Cyril Ramaphosa announced details of the plan, which aims to steer the country…

Employment and Labour on National Labour Migration Policy

Department of Employment and Labour’s National Labour Migration Policy aims to provide a national regulatory framework in line with the international labour standards and regional labour migration frameworksThe Department of Employment and Labour Deputy Minister, Boitumelo Moloi, yesterday (04 October 2022) said the main objective of the National Labour Migration…