In a show of unity, ANC Western Cape chairperson Marius Fransman was re-elected unopposed to lead the province for the next four years.
A trust founded by Agang SA head Mamphela Ramphele is at the centre of an investigation into corruption at the Technology Innovation Agency.
South Africa’s first MeerKAT antenna, one of 64 that will dot the site, has been launched in the Northern Cape.
Africa’s challenge is to get itself ready to host the SKA telescope, Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom has told African heads of state.
South Africa’s scientists and engineers have changed the sometimes negative perception of the country.
Science Minister Derek Hanekom has launched a road map on how to develop South Africa’s natural biological resources into commercial products.
At the ANC gala dinner in Nelspruit, ministers share what aspects of the ANC’s 2014 manifesto most excites them and what challenges the party faces.
Government has launched science and maths programmes in Carnarvon – the town nearest to the SKA site – where poor matric results have become the norm.
The Science and Technology Laws Amendment Bill will preserve the separation of powers between the government and Parliament, says Derek Hanekom.
ANC national disciplinary committee chair Derek Hanekom says the expulsion of 14 Tlokwe councillors has been overturned following a misconduct furore.
The role of science and research.
Indigenous knowledge, such as the Khoikhoi’s use of hoodia as an appetite suppressant, have a history of being appropriated by large corporations.
Focusing on hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle research could help South Africa achieve its target of harnessing 25% of the global market.
Derek Hanekom has taken over the department of science and technology after eight years as its deputy. The M&G sat down with him for a cappuccino.
ANC spokesperson Jackson Mthembu says reports of a meeting to discuss Julius Malema’s suspension and the disbanding of his executive are "misleading".
NDC chairperson Derek Hanekom says if ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema wants his latest suspension lifted, he must turn to the appeals committee.
Cabinet minister Derek Hanekom has told farmers the failure of the willing buyer, willing seller land reform system was government’s fault.
The ANC says Malema will hear his fate on Wednesday in spite of the youth leader’s complaint he was given too short notice to receive the verdict.
The ANC says a mitigation hearing for ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema and two other league members continued late into Monday afternoon.
ANC Youth League president Julius Malema’s arguments in mitigation have begun amid speculation that he might be expelled from the ruling party.
The appeals committee ruling has failed to clear the air and uncertainty surrounding Julius Malema’s future with the organisation.
ANC national disciplinary committee has denied the former Youth League president’s appeal against his suspension from the party.
There’s been an information blackout on ANC Youth League president Julius Malema’s appeal hearing with party members being instructed not to comment.
As lawyers prepare to appeal Julius Malema’s suspension, the ANC looks set to be on the receiving end of more bitter rhetoric from the youth league.
Local research and development is on track in the country’s bid to host the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope.
The ANC Youth League’s attack on the ruling party’s NDC is the first step towards exposing President Jacob Zuma as the "worst leader" of the ANC.
ANCYL secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa has missed a deadline to apologise to Minister Malusi Gigaba, but nevertheless plans to appeal his suspension.
Suspended ANC Youth League President Julius Malema is leading the league’s national executive committee meeting in Benoni.
We breakdown the ANC national disciplinary committee’s findings.
The ANC will hear closing arguments on Sunday in its disciplinary hearing against controversial party youth leader Julius Malema.
ANCYL president Julius Malema’s disciplinary hearing has been reconvened to October 26, where final witnesses are expected to testify.
The ANC’s national disciplinary panel has dismissed an argument by Julius Malema that it breached the constitution of the ruling party.