Author: Phumla Mkize

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Education

Retired science DG Dr Phil Mjwara to take up top Unesco position

Dr Phil Mjwara, who recently retired as director-general in the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), has been appointed as South Africa’s full-time ambassador... Read more.
Science trailblazer Mthunzi-Kufa leads the way 
News

Science trailblazer Mthunzi-Kufa leads the way 

South Africa’s youngest recipient of the Order of Mapungubwe, Prof Patience Mthunzi-Kufa, was recognised for her pioneering work in the field of biophotonics at... Read more.
‘Makhura must be charged  for Esidimeni deaths as well’
News

‘Makhura must be charged  for Esidimeni deaths as well’

If she had things her way, Jabulile Hlatshwayo, whose son was among 141 patients who died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy, would relish the opportunity to design prison... Read more.
Cops await post-mortem on Screamer Tshabalala's cause of death
Soccer, Sports

Cops await post-mortem on Screamer Tshabalala’s cause of death

The police are awaiting the post-mortem report on the death of Orlando Pirates technical director Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala to determine whether to change... Read more.
12 pupils die after scholar transport overturns,
Education, News

JUST IN | 12 pupils die after scholar transport overturns, catches fire

Twelve pupils and their driver died in a devastating accident on Wednesday morning when the minibus they were travelling in overturned and caught fire. Seven other... Read more.
Education

Clamp down on fake addresses as GDE applications for 2025 open

The demand for schools in Gauteng is so high that some schools are resorting to verifying the address provided by guardians to ensure the credibility of the information... Read more.