The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced an increase in the price of petrol and 0.05% sulphur diesel from Wednesday.Updated prices for fuel, gas and paraffin will be as follows: Both 93 and 95 petrol will increase by 28c Diesel 0.05% sulphur increases marginally by 9c Diesel 0.005% sulphur will decrease slightly by 0.84c The price of wholesale illuminating … [Read more...] about Fuel price adjustments announced
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Five arrested for Midrand kidnapping
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Deputy Minister, Alvin Botes, on Monday, opened the African Regional Seminar on the Universalisation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), which is currently underway in Pretoria. The seminar is co-hosted by the DIRCO, the International Campaign to... See more … [Read more...] about Five arrested for Midrand kidnapping
Learner transport continues to be a challenge in KZN
The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has raised concerns over persistent lack of sufficient learner transport to support the basic education system in KwaZulu-Natal.The committee raised this after visiting four schools under the Zululand Education District on Monday. The committee is embarking on an oversight visit and monitoring in KwaZulu-Natal, to assess the readiness … [Read more...] about Learner transport continues to be a challenge in KZN
49 fatalities recorded in mining industry
The mining industry has recorded the lowest number of fatalities on record during 2022.This was revealed by Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, on Tuesday during the release of the Mine Health and Safety Performance Report 2022. The industry recorded 49 fatalities last year – down from 74 in 2021 and 60 in 2020. Some 2 056 injuries were recorded, down from 2 … [Read more...] about 49 fatalities recorded in mining industry
SA admitted to the International Human Frontier Science Program
South Africa has been admitted as a member of the International Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) following a competitive application process.The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) will serve as joint institutional members. The HFSP promotes international collaboration in basic research focused on elucidating the … [Read more...] about SA admitted to the International Human Frontier Science Program
