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KZN Wildlife’s various programs, involving high-quality technology, to prevent the killing of rhinos for the purpose of stealing their horns, which are said to be meat, are bearing good fruit in foreign countries, in the continent of Asia.This was revealed by the Minister of Economic Development, Tourism and Environment in KwaZulu-Natal, Mfu Musa Zondi, at Hilltop Camp, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP) on Tuesday.Zondi revealed that in January this year, there was not a single rhinoceros killed in the reserves monitored by Mvelo KZN Wildlife.”This did not happen by chance, but it was a work done with cooperation and determination,” said Zondi.He…

Saai says the mechanization, modernization and commercialization of small farmers is essential for wealth creation, ensuring food security and improving the general social and economic conditions of communities in deep rural areas.

Voters in the Republic of Congo will choose their next president on Sunday, although longtime leader Dennis Sassou Nguesso is likely to be elected unchallenged, analysts say.The central African nation, which has been led almost continuously by Nguesso for more than 40 years, is one of the most politically repressive in the world, with Freedom House giving it a 17 out of 100 rating for freedom.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe country is Africa’s third-largest oil exporter. It sells between 236,000 and 252,000 barrels per day, alongside copper and diamonds.Congo is also highly biodiverse. Sprawling expanses of tropical…

THE problem of water supply in the country is getting worse as President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised that by the end of this month a team has been formed to deal with the problem.Ramaphosa, who said this while answering questions in Parliament yesterday, announced the establishment of a team to deal with the problem of water supply to communities, of which he will be the chairman.”Work is ongoing to come up with a plan that will be used to deal with the water problem and the formation of a team that will deal with this problem. This work is expected…

(Photo: Paul Botes/AFP)AfriForum sent a reminder letter to Eskom to ask that the power giant not continue with the intention to stop power supply to towns due to overdue municipal debts.The organization argues that Eskom’s latest notices have legal shortcomings and their enforcement will be unlawful.Earlier this week, Eskom issued notices to 14 municipalities in which strict conditions were set. Pursuant to these notices, municipalities must settle their outstanding debts or accept one of three options: A council decision to enter into an agency agreement with Eskom, in terms of which Eskom takes over the responsibility for the distribution of…

There will be no more hiding places for prosecutors who put a duck foot when prosecuting cases as the head of the prosecution unit, National Prosecuting Authority, Advocate Andy Mothibi, has promised to deal with them.Mothibi, who spoke to the media for the first time yesterday since he was appointed to this position, promised to eradicate corruption in the department. He said he received reports that there are prosecutors who intervened and interfered with the prosecution of cases.”We want the public to regain trust in the prosecution service. Prosecutors must prosecute cases without fear or bias,” he said.He said they…

The TLU SA Young Farmer Committee. (Photo: TLU SA) Being a young farmer in South Africa today is not easy. They farm in a time of great challenges, of climate change, markets that change frequently, infrastructure that puts pressure on logistics and the daily realities of producing food in a complex world. At the same time, it is also a time of great opportunities. This is what John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture, said on Friday at TLU SA’s Young Farmer Conference in Pretoria. The minister could not attend the proceedings himself and his speech was read out by Clemens Senekal,…

The Director General of the Department of Basic Education, Mr. Mathanzima Mweli, has called on schools to become teachers according to the subjects they specialize in.Mweli said there is a problem of shortage of teachers in certain subjects in some schools, while there are full of teachers who teach special subjects.He said it is important that if teachers are assigned, they should be assigned according to the subjects they have majored in at universities.”You find that there is a lack of a teacher who will teach the subject of agriculture, but the school is full of teachers who teach languages.…

Traditional music legend, Dr. Sipho Sithole, is lamenting the decline in the reputation of traditional music, as musicians and celebrities are being promoted more, not music. Sithole said it is shameful and embarrassing to see musicians who have contributed a lot to the music of skandi killing this music. He said this music is no longer the same as there is competition among fans, and who bought a more luxurious car than whose, and wealth. Sithole says that he thinks that the wives of these musicians even ask their husbands why they are being overtaken by a man who has…

(Photo: Maroela Media)At midnight on March 12, South Africa had a total of 300 consecutive load-shedding-free days.On Friday, the power supplier described this as a significant milestone that emphasizes the ongoing restoration and strengthening of Eskom’s generation capacity.The performance is a reflection of the upward rate in plants’ delivery, supported by an energy availability factors that are continuously maintained above 60% and currently stand at 65.85% for the financial year so far.According to the power supplier, this also indicates the continued progress with its turnaround plan.A 53% drop in unplanned maintenance work was reported.For the financial year so far (1…