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Elri Burger – small grain guides
Elri Burger of the Agricultural Research Council’s Small Grain Institute in Bethlehem speaks about the release of the latest small grain guide books for producers.
Zama Siqalaba – Water Administration System
Strategic Water Partners Network of South Africa Programme Manager Zama Siqalaba explains that strategies rolled out in certain irrigation schemes have resulted in savings of nearly one million cubic metres of water per week:
Zama Siqalaba – future strategy
Strategic Water Partners Network of South Africa Programme Manager Zama Siqalaba says the key messages is that initiatives should not just look at relieving immediate drought pressures but rather adapting to the future.
Zama Siqalaba – McKinsey report
Strategic Water Partners Network of South Africa Programme Manager Zama Siqalaba says a report commissioned by the business community suggests there will be a 17% water deficit by 2030
Super Over - 24 March
The World Cup experienced one of this most thrilling days yesterday with Afghanistan and Bangladesh both coming close to causing two major upsets. First up, England has survived a huge scare in Delhi to beat Afghanistan by 15-runs. The hosts India took three wickets off the last three balls to…
Bovine TB ravaging Kruger Park
Researchers say animals in the Kruger National Park are not just under threat from poachers who are decimating the park's rhino population. Researchers from Stellenbosch University say half of the park's lion population in the southern regions of the park may be infected with a form of animal tuberculosis or…
Selling of teaching posts: Timetable for release of report released
Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, has released a timetable for the release of a report into a probe into allegations that teaching posts had been sold. Motshekga appointed a task team to investigate claims that principal and teacher posts were sold in several provinces, including North West. Teacher union Sadtu…
NAMC Research Symposium
National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) CEO Thshililo Ramabulana speaks about the council’s inaugural Research Symposium hosted in pretoria on March 23, 2016.
Tractor hero Jim Jamba
Free State farmworker Jim Jambo explains how he saved his employers tractor from a blaze that destroyed a shed, hundreds of bales of lucerne and another tractor.
Automated grain sampler
VKB’s Executive Head of Grain, André Odendaal,says the new auotomated grain sampling apparatus will enable greater accuracy and consistency at its silos.
'Talle toerisme geleenthede post-9/11 vir Suid-Afrika'
Met Europa wat toenemend as ’n veiligheidsrisiko vir vakansiegangers bestempel word, kan Suid-Afrika munt slaan deur die land as ’n veilige toerismebestemming te bemark. Toerismekenner, Melville Saayman se komentaar volg nadat minstens 30 mense dood en 200 gewond is in twee ontploffings by die Brussel-lughawe en 'n derde ontploffing by…
Former SA cop convicted of drug trafficking in Peru
A former Durban Metro police officer arrested for almost a month ago drug trafficking in Peru, has been convicted and sentenced to six years and eight months behind bars. Edward Thompson (42) worked in the police force for 14-years going into security. He travelled to Peru for a private protection…
Super Over - 23 March
The Black Caps of New Zealand have become the first team to secure their spot in the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20 in India. Last night the New Zealanders beat Pakistan by 22-runs in Mohali to make it three out of three at the tournament.
Werksgeleenthede en water fokus van Internasionale Waterdag
Die Vrystaatse Departement van Omgewingsake het in samewerking met die nasionale Departement van Waterwese en Bloemwater ‘n ‘Water Week’ gehou ter viering van Internasionale Waterdag. Die fokus was om inwoners bewus te maak om water spaarsamig te gebruik en dat dit ‘n skaars hulpbron is. Woordvoerder van die departement, Kgotso…
Eskom to conduct final round of maintenance ahead of winter
Eskom will be conducting a final round of maintenance ahead of the winter season. Spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe says the maintenance has been planned during holidays and long weekends. Phasiwe is urging people to remember to turn off appliances and geysers when they aren't at home or when the appliances aren't…
Holidaymakers must abide by KZN Public Nuisance bylaw
Holidaymakers visiting KwaZulu-Natal over the Easter period are being urged to abide by the recently introduced Public Nuisance bylaw. It came into effect nearly two weeks ago and prohibits residents and visitors to Durban and its surrounds from behaving badly in public spaces. This includes littering and noise. Those who…
Minder vertragings weens padwerke op die N1-snelweg die Paasnaweek
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Padagentskap (Sanral) sê motoriste sal die komende Paasnaweek met meer gerief en minder vertragings weens padwerke op die N1-snelweg tussen Gauteng en Kaapstad kan ry. ‘n Sanral-bestuurder in die Vrystaat en KwaZulu-Natal, Ravi Ronny, sê van die maatreëls wat in plek is, sluit onder meer in dat…
Zuma signs Municipal Electoral Amendment Act into law
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says President Jacob Zuma has signed the Municipal Electoral Amendment Act into to law. The electoral body says the Act introduces a number of enhancements to the administrative process for municipal elections ahead of this year's vote. The IEC's Sy Mamabolo highlights some of the…
Opposition unimpressed by Mthembu's appointment as ANC chief whip
Opposition parties were largely unimpressed by the appointment of Jackson Mthembu as the ANC’s new Chief Whip in Parliament. DA Chief Whip John Steenhuisen called Mthembu "a Jacob Zuma apologist". Cope spokesperson Dennis Bloem said he didn't think Mthembu would be able to stand up to the president or National…
ANC to meet with Guptas
The ANC will meet with the Gupta family this week after claims the politically connected family has been offering people Cabinet posts and using their political influence to advance their businesses. ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe has told party members to approach his office with evidence, adding that they will…