Nissan South Africa has partnered with some of Mzansi's finest influencers to spread help and hope to various charitable causes across the country. Inspired by Brent Lindeque, the South African dynamo behind the #RAK15 random acts of kindness movement, Nissan will boost the good deeds of some of South Africa's influencers and personalities with a fleet of Nissan commercial and passenger vehicles. "We are heading into winter, a time when the needs of many of our fellow South Africans are …
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Become part of the Masterclass
Applications are invited from prospective participants in a masterclass, to be held in Pretoria in February 2015, conducted by Professor Josef Protschka from the Musikhochschule in Cologne, Germany. In 2012, the Johannesburg International Mozart Festival (JIMF) initiated a vocal masterclass/scholarship programme to support young South African vocal talents. Professor Josef Protschka from the Musikhochschule in Cologne (Germany) came to South Africa to give a masterclass. At the end of the …
Weather Data is Key to Agricultural Profits
Farming and agricultural enterprises derive invaluable benefits from close monitoring of weather patterns and regular forecasts. Weather data is vital to effective planning and correct calculation of agricultural profits. BVG provides the latest real time weather data for South Africa. The reports cover rain, wind, hail, humidity and air pressure among other factors. Through ongoing research and development, plus a constant improving of systems, BVG ensures that farmers are supplied with the …
SAA celebrates 80th birthday
Pretoria - National carrier South African Airways (SAA) this month celebrates its 80th year of gracing the global skies. "SAA, which was founded in 1934, celebrated its 80th anniversary this month. "SAA has faced many changes over its illustrious history and has experienced many highlights and some turbulent times. Through the years, SAA, and its employees have shown extraordinary resilience and capacity for change," said SAA spokesperson Tlali Tlali on Tuesday. The airline today is a …
Plans to allow SA expats to vote
Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) have announced their collaboration to register South Africans living outside of the country as voters for the very first time. This follows the presidential assent to the Electoral Amendment Act No. 18 of 2013 and the publication of amendments to the Regulations on the Registration of Voters late last year. "The 2014 general election is a watershed for South Africa, …
SA innovators and inventors awards announced
South Africa's first national business idea competition, aimed specifically at inventors and innovators, has announced its 2013 winners. The winners and runners-up include a unique spray to rapidly detach braids from natural hair, a cattle "breathalyzer" that can diagnose diseases and eliminate the need for lengthy blood tests, and a South African "drone" used for aerial firefighting. The 2013 Step-Up Technology Innovation Competition, which is sponsored by Sasol and the Technology …
Government welcomes DIRCO’s new Ubuntu radio station
Pretoria - Government has congratulated the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on the anticipated launch of the new 24-hour online radio station, Ubuntu Radio. Acting GCIS CEO, Phumla Williams said: "Government will use this innovative undertaking to raise public awareness and stimulate public discourse on South Africa's foreign policy. Ubuntu Radio will be accessible to South Africans and beyond the borders of our country, able to reach many parts of the …
Imbizo week
Pretoria – Government says it will engage the public in its second Imbizo Focus Week. Monday marked the beginning of the national Imbizo Focus Week, which provides a platform for national, provincial and local government executives to engage with the public, and also for citizens to interact face-to-face with them. "The izimbizo will also celebrate successes and address the challenges in the implementation of government programmes," Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) …
Denel to manufacture new-generation army vehicles
Pretoria - Armscor has awarded a multibillion rand contract to Denel to manufacture over 200 armoured vehicles to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) over a 10-year period. This, according to Armscor, will significantly change the South African defence industry. Both government and the defence industry have welcomed the direct and indirect jobs as well as the enterprise opportunities that will be created as a result of the production contract for the full-scale manufacturing …
SA remains vigilant
Pretoria - The Ministry for State Security says it continues to work with countries, not only in Africa but the rest of the world, to share critical information about terrorism threats. "Terrorism is a global phenomenon which all countries take seriously and as countries we partner to share information to thwart potential threats of terror," spokesperson Brain Dube told SAnews on Monday. This follows reports that Samantha Lewthwaite, also known as the "White Widow", is suspected to be …