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Today, the National Research Foundation (NRF) in South Africa signed an agreement with the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble, France, to become a full international...
Thank you for inviting me to speak at PAWUSA, one of our oldest trade unions, formed on 23rd November 1967 in Cape Town, as the Public Service League (PSL), when access to racially segregated...
It is always a special privilege to be invited to address the union of Vuyisile Mini, Jabulile Ndlovu, Sam Ntuli, Phineas Sibiya, Simon Ngubane, Florence Mnikathi, Mbuyiselo Ngwenda, John Gomomo,...
On Tuesday, 9 April 2013, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, and the Mayor of Mossel Bay, Alderlady Marie Ferreira, unveiled the Heritage Western Cape plaque...
Our nation is at the moment besieged by special challenges that require of us to respond with special measures. Though global in nature, and not exclusive to our nation, these challenges have their...
South Africa’s rhino population has been at the centre of international attention for the last five years. Our government, ordinary citizens, private sector (rhino owners), non-governmental...
Cabinet met yesterday to discuss interventions to combat rhino poaching, and recommendations emanating from the national consultation process to facilitate a common understanding of key issues...
With the world’s largest mineral deposits, estimated at around US$2.5 trillion (1), mining is and has been the backbone of our economy since the 1800’s. In recent times, direct contribution of...
Last year, I joined a two-day roadshow to India to promote South Africa as a tourism destination by highlighting the potential and importance of India as a source market for tourism to our...
I am pleased to participate in this occasion to unveil yet another landmark development in government's programme to provide adequate transport infrastructure, as a requirement for socio-economic...
Congratulations to the tourism industry and all finalists for the Awards. Whether you win an award or not, each of you has a right to be proud of your achievements. This day is about celebrating...
The Graduation ceremony held at the Rhodes University (RU), Environmental Learning Center in Grahamstown, 19 October was a moving ceremony, hosted by the RU Department, SAHRA and Arts & Culture....
On 25th – 26th October the Fossil Fuel Foundation of South Africa (FFF) is hosting a conference at the Protea Hotel Ranch Resort in Polokwane. This conference will look at the challenging issues...
It was disconcerting to see people wearing ANC T-shirts being bussed
into an event paid by taxpayers. Being disciplined and respecting the
occasion, we informed IFP members not to wear any Party...
It is my honour, on behalf of the people and the government of South Africa, to welcome all of you to our country for this important Conference on living with world heritage in Africa.
During your...