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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy is expected to visit the South African Antarctic Programme’s Research Station, known as SANAE IV, in Queen Maud Land.In a statement, the department explained that South Africa has had a presence in the Antarctic since 1960 and has contributed to scientific knowledge in the area and “played an active role in the … [Read more...] about Creecy expected to visit SA Antarctic research station

South Africa has issued a statement strongly condemning the events that took place in Brazil on Sunday.Rioters stormed the Congress and Supreme Court buildings in the capital city, Brasilia. According to media reports about 1500 people have been held over Sunday's riots. They came a week after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in after October's election that … [Read more...] about South Africa condemns riots in Brazil

Mayor of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Tania Campbell, says the municipality is exploring legal action against the driver and company of the LP Gas tanker that exploded in Boksburg on Christmas Eve.The incident occurred when gas cylinders on the tanker exploded when the driver attempted to and was unable to drive through a bridge underpass. The blast claimed the … [Read more...] about Ekurhuleni exploring legal action following Boksburg blast probe

Registration for the Department of Basic Education’s Second Chance Matric Programme will close on 8 February 2023.The programme is aimed at those who have not met the requirements to pass the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the extended Senior Certificate (SC) examinations. The programme is also open to those who want to improve their results. In reply to questions … [Read more...] about Second Chance Matric Programme registration closure approaching

The Department of Basic Education says it is on track to release the Matric 2022 results on 20 January.The Class of 2022 sat for their final school examinations from October 31 to December 7 last year. The department explained that results for the matric class of 2022 are currently being processed. “When the results are released, we urge [learners] to collect their results at … [Read more...] about Release of matric results on track