South African Bureau Of Standards
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Bright idea: SA can have one system for science, innovation and enterprise
If we create one system, we could start seeing as many new products as research papers, and as many new jobs as there are journal articles
All you need to know about Sars’ increase on customs duties for online clothing orders
The adjustments will affect consumers and the South African fashion industry
What is hamstringing SA’s industrial growth?
Implementing the country’s many masterplans demands capacity and focus from a department that has been pulled in different directions
More SABS employees face retrenchments despite a staff cut of 109 people
The retrenchments saved the South African Bureau of Standards R68-million but falls short of the R150-million target
SABS ‘contemplates’ 170 retrenchments to save R150m
Salaries account for 65% of the South African Bureau of Standards’ total operating costs
Ebrahim Patel MIA as the South African National Accreditation System battles its board
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has failed to intervene at the South African National Accreditation System since being made aware of alleged board inteference last…
Day Zero: Scare tactics, science and solutions
The city has come under significant criticism from civil society and concerned residents for its response to the worst drought in a 100 years
Draft minimum standards released for digital TV set-top
After years of rigorous debate, the SABS has finally issued the final draft minimum standard for the set-top box decoders that will be used in SA.
Inferior imports killing SA business
The SABS says substandard imports flooding the SA market are killing local business as companies with SABS approval can’t compete with cheap imports.
Save money on electricity this winter
With winter fast approaching and energy prices increasing, it’s a good idea to think of ways to save electricity.
Manto: 11-million condoms recalled after quality concerns
The Health Department recalled 10,8-million condoms after the country was hit by ”quality issues” during last year, Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang said on Sunday. ”Yes,…
Govt faces R5-billion lawsuit after condom scandal
Three condom suppliers, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang and Finance Minister Trevor Manuel face a R5-billion class-action…
Health Dept recalls more condoms
The Department of Health is recalling a second consignment of defective condoms, this time from Kohrs Medical, Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang said in Pretoria on…
Govt: Five million condoms recalled
About five million condoms supplied by Zalatex have been collected since a recall and an additional 7,5-million condoms quarantined at the company’s warehouse, the Health…
Cabinet expresses concern over faulty condoms
The South African Cabinet was concerned about the level of fraud that led to the distribution of faulty condoms that might have exposed people to HIV. ”All those implicated in…