Admiral turns 120
Admiral, the tortoise turned 120 years old on Heritage Day, on Tuesday. The eThekwini community came out to wish him a happy 120th birthday, at his home at the Mitchell…
Strong wind expected in the NC, FS, WS and LP on Wednesday
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released a warning against damaging winds, in the eastern parts of the Northern Cape, for Wednesday, this week. Strong wind is expected to…
SA’s heritage sites with rich history
Two sites declared by the global body, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in 2024, have rich history. 1. Sibudu Cave, is a site in KwaZulu-Natal, near…
Aspiring timber architects shine at UP Timber Awards
A combination of intensifying climate change and accelerating urbanisation is making wood more and more attractive as a building material, the University of Pretoria, said in a statement, about its…
SA scientists leading global initiatives
Dr Sandile Malinga, Group Executive, of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Council (CSIR) and Sives Govender, research group leader for Spatial Information Systems, were invited to serve as…
“Mission 300” to power up 300 million Africans by 2030
Oganizations have expressed excitement, at the announcement of the “Mission 300” project. The project, is a partnership between the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank, to provide access…
Public invited to young scientists expo
About 308 local young scientists, are participating in this year’s Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF). About nine international participants from Lesotho, India, Russia and Mexico, will…
Eastern Cape Roads open, but authorities have a message for you
Eastern Cape roads closed due to snowfall since Friday, are now open.These include Penhoek Pass between Komani and Jamestown, Kraai River Pass between Lady Grey and Barkly East. Xolile Nqatha,…
NERSA/Eskom decision under discussion on Monday morning
The Energy Regulator has approved the Service Quality Incentive (SQI) Framework for Eskom’s Generation Division.This is just one of various decisions approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa…
Police smashed down an illegal “bridge” in Limpopo
The Police (SAPS) smashed down a ‘man-made’ bridge, near the Beitbridge Port of Entry, on Sunday. The destroyed bridge, was built over the Limpopo River.Police believe, destroying it, is an…