Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has launched a campaign to enhance the level of statistical interest and literacy among school learners.
The Indaba has borne rich fruits since the first conference in 1995 the number and stature of speakers has increased with each year. This year’s event boasts 43 design gurus and local design talent is also amply represented reports Alistair Fairweather.
You don’t have to be well-to-do to afford the services of this gourmet chef, writes Nawaal Deane.
A small girl in a striped jersey draws a picture in the sand. She is a grade R learner at Paulos Ngobeni Primary School in Zitha village, Acornhoek, Limpopo, where for the past 13 years learning has taken place under trees.
Australia’s Robbie McEwen of Davitamon won the fourth stage of the Tour de France, held over 207km between Huy in Belgium and Saint Quentin, France, on Wednesday. Belgian Tom Boonen of Quick Step retained the race-leader’s yellow jersey ahead of Thursday’s 225km stage from Beauvais to Caen.
Japanese company Bridgestone will exclusively supply tyres for the Formula One world championship from 2008 to 2010, world motor sport’s governing body the FIA said on Wednesday. Bridgestone had been the favourites to win the deal since French tyre manufacturer Michelin refused to participate after FIA asked for offers.
Images of the terrorist attacks on September 11 in the United States flashed through the minds of police when they heard of an attempted hijacking of a South African Airways (SAA) flight on June 17, the investigating officer testified in Cape Town on Wednesday. ”At the airport everybody was emotional and worried,” said Superintendent Lungisile Manyana.
A barrage of criticism burst forth after the South African Broadcasting Corporation was accused of operating a politically motivated ”blacklist” to exclude controversial commentators. But there’s a need to get beyond knee-jerk responses and still-to-be-tested allegations.
The ”recklessness” with which some South African lose their identity documents (IDs) is a concern, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba said on Wednesday. ”Some people in South Africa have been applying for an ID five times a year,” Gigaba said.
Former Enron chairperson and chief executive Kenneth Lay, awaiting sentencing after being convicted of fraud and conspiracy charges, has died, United States media reported on Wednesday. ”Ken Lay passed away early this morning in Aspen,” said a family statement read out on CNN.