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Blade banks on working group on US funding cuts
Minister Blade Nzimande has announced a 12-member working group to assess the implications of the US government's withdrawal of funding from critical research programmes in South Africa, potentially jeopardising years of progress in HIV and TB research.
South Africa must embrace AI or risk falling behind, warns Minister Blade Nzimande
As South Africa grapples with a 31. 9% unemployment rate, Science Minister Blade Nzimande calls for urgent adoption of AI and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.
South Africa’s Astro-Tourism Strategy: a new frontier for economic growth
South Africa’s National Astro-Tourism Strategy to boost local economies through unique astronomical experiences, fostering cultural exchange and environmental stewardship.
Is South Africa prepared to manufacture its own vaccines for future pandemics?
Experts discuss South Africa’s current vaccine manufacturing capabilities and the steps needed to prepare for future pandemics.
Students are struggling with soaring textbook costs, R5,460 book allowance not enough | Student Survival 2025
The textbook affordability crisis is not just a financial issue but an educational equity challenge. High textbook prices disproportionately impact students from lower-income backgrounds.
Desperate Measures: South Africa’s private higher education institutions step up amid crisis
Amid a severe shortage of university places in South Africa, private higher education institutions are stepping up to provide opportunities for aspiring students… we explore the implications of new government policies and the critical role of PHEIs in shaping the future of higher education
Education system in urgent need of leaders with integrity
The story of South African education in 2024 is one of controversy and crisis, dominated by the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act and overshadowed by persistent failures in higher education.
SACP to Face Challenges for Election Support
HAVING sealed its decision to contest future elections, the South African Communist Party (SACP) might be confronted by the reality that it lacked a support base outside the ANC-led alliance.
SACP chairperson Blade Nzimande says he 'disagrees' the ANC led GNU with DA
SA Communist Party (SACP) chairperson Blade Nzimande, who is also cabinet minister, has expressed that he “disagrees” with the Government of National Unity (GNU), led by the African National Congress and involving the Democratic Alliance (DA).
SACP chairperson Blade Nzimande calls for a 'reconfigured alliance' with ANC at special congress
South African Communist Party (SACP) chairperson Blade Ndzimande has emphasised the need for a “reconfigured alliance” between the SACP and ANC and stressed the importance of unity to address pressing national issues.
Taxpayers forked out R1. 2million to send 13 officials on state trip to China
Department of International Affairs Minister, Ronald Lamola, said it cost his department R1,201,449. 00 to send officials to the People's Republic of China in September.
CHIETA leads SA's green hydrogen revolution with skills development breakthrough
CHIETA celebrates a year of unprecedented success with a clean audit and the launch of a groundbreaking green hydrogen centre, while upskilling over 75,000 South Africans in preparation for the future of sustainable energy.
22 on Sloane: Inclusive Growth Forum proposes a social compact for SA
South Africa's most influential leaders from public and private sectors convened at the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation's Inclusive Growth Forum to address critical challenges facing the nation.
President Ramaphosa appoints members to the National Conventional Arms Control Committee
President Ramaphosa appoints new committee members to enhance arms trade regulation and ensure national security for South Africa.
'SA is not going back to apartheid': Nzimande defends his legacy after DA MP tells him to resign
DA MP Frederik Jacobus Badenhorst challenged Nzimande on his lack of impact in his previous role, questioning whether it was time for him to resign in favour of a more progressive and competent leader.
Science, technology and innovation minister welcomes department's new name
With a renewed focus on technology, the department seeks to empower society and bolster South Africa’s global competitiveness.
Cosatu workers march in Durban against high unemployment and economic crisis
Hundreds of Cosatu members rally in Durban, demanding urgent government action to address the high unemployment rate and economic challenges facing South Africa.
SACP ethics commission clears Blade Nzimande of corruption allegations related to NSFAS
SACP’s central ethics commission said it was satisfied that Nzimande conducted himself ethically in response to the allegations related to NSFAS.
Pravin Gordhan was sleek underground operator and skilled negotiator, says Nzimande
Late former minister Pravin Gordhan was a sleek underground operator and a skilled negotiator, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande told mourners at his funeral at the Durban ICC.
‘Stop with the criticism’: ANCYL dares SACP's Mapaila to remove deployees from GNU and to form structures
During a media briefing on Tuesday, Malatji questioned the logic of Mapaila's criticism of the ANC, given that the SACP has representatives within the GNU.
PhD Candidate Wins Prestigious South African Women in Science Award
Shavani Naicker, a final-year PhD candidate in Applied Mathematics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), has been awarded the South African Women in Science Award (SAWiSA) under the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) Dr. Esther Mahlangu Doctoral Fellowship for her groundbreaking research in astronomy.
Acting President Paul Mashatile finally signs Second Health Compact amid opposition from business, labour
Mashatile said that involving the private sector, labour and civil society would be key to ending inequality in healthcare, but there has been widespread opposition from business.
Nzimande champions African involvement at historic astronomical sciences assembly
For the first time in its 105-year history, the IAU General Assembly 2024 is taking place in Africa.
Ramaphosa asked to authorise SIU to probe National Skills Fund finances
The report implicated former higher education and training minister Blade Nzimande for trying to keep the investigative report confidential.
DA and Fedusa call for prosecution of those responsible for millions of NSF funds
NSF reportedly uncovered the misuse of funds intended for the improvement of underprivileged communities across the country who should have benefited from development projects to uplift them.