Potholes were the least of the problems on day one of the solar car race around South Africa and there was no revving of engines at the starting line.
Science Minister Naledi Pandor has stressed the need for the Southern African region to increase spending on improving science and technology.
Abnormal weather has a far greater impact on people’s health than previously imagined.
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/ 2 December 2010
Motorists should brace themselves for more potholes this coming rainy season, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research said on Thursday.
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/ 13 February 2009
The <em>Mail & Guardian</em> follows up on the findings of contract irregularities by the Auditor General.
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/ 26 November 2008
Suspended CSIR scientist Anthony Turton said on Wednesday he had extended an ”olive branch” to the organisation. ”I have no anger in my heart,” he sai
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/ 26 November 2008
The suspension of a senior researcher by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has not stopped him from speaking out.
The CSIR is a leader in developing and encouraging formal qualification in the interrelated disciplines of science, engineering and technology.
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/ 11 September 2008
The South African government on Thursday approved trials on genetically-modified sorghum in a bid to improve nutrition in Africa
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/ 9 September 2008
Demystifying science and technology for SA’s youth through sport and recreation is the objective of a Science and Technology in Sport conference.
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/ 3 September 2008
But the new CSIR executive director says the glass ceiling has not disappeared.
Alcohol-free public spaces and the idea of businesses not selling alcohol on payday were suggested at a conference as ways of reducing crime.
Black Management Forum president Jimmy Manyi has said white women should not benefit from affirmative action.
Having indicated in previous answers to parliamentary questions that the Department of Minerals and Energy was considering the possible impact of introducing daylight-savings time, Minister of Minerals and Energy Buyelwa Sonjica has now said that it is not on the agenda.
As the state wrapped up its case in the Najwa Petersen murder trial on Monday, Najwa’s advocate said no decision had been taken on whether she would testify in her own defence. ”I’ve still to consult with Mrs Petersen,” said senior counsel Klaus von Lieres und Wilkau. ”We will make up our minds in the course of the coming week.”
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/ 16 October 2007
The upcoming summer season will have unusual weather conditions, and farmers need to have contingency plans, the Agriculture and Land Affairs Department said on Tuesday. Spokesperson Steve Galane said wet and warm conditions are expected over South Africa’s summer rainfall areas.