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ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule. Picture: Alon Skuy The farce that is the ANC integrity commission was proven when, days after it asked the party’s secretary-general Ace Magashule to step down with immediately effect, he is still in his position. Political analyst professor Susan Booysen, research director at Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection, has questioned Magashule’s justification for using stolen state f...

Gallo Images: Paul MacFarlane Schools are closed. Parents are taking leave and everyone else is literally counting down to their last day at work. For many, the festive season is the only time they have to rest and relax. Even though its been a tough year, a little holiday might go a long way towards restoring you and your family for the new year.  We looked around at some of the beautiful (but cheapish) places you can enjoy this December.  Mattanu Private Game Reserve, Northern Cape Mattanu...

News Author: Corporate Communication / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie [Alec Basson] Published: 15/12/2020 ​​Stellenbosch University (SU) bestowed an honorary doctorate on the internationally-acclaimed infectious diseases epidemiologist Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim on Tuesday (15 December 2020) at SUs December graduation. Abdool Karim, who is the Associate Scientific Director of the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa, received the degree Doctor of Science (DSc), honoris c...

New accolade for Rhodes professor December 14, 2020NEWS A young girl’s dream from the rural areas of Lesotho was simply to have shoes on her feet and food on the table. She spent most of her first eight years alternating between primary school and tending sheep, never imagining that one day she would be recognised by an international scientific organisation. Rhodes University’s Director of the DST Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation, Distinguished Professor Tebello Nyokong, has be...

HEADLINES & GLOBAL NEWS By   Dec 13, 2020 06:58 AM EST Hundreds of shooting stars will burst throughout the night sky this week prior to Saturn and Jupiters amalgamation on December 21, creating the first "Christmas star" in 800 years. The two cosmic events would be witnessed across Australian skies from December 14 to December 21 in a significant week for Astro-enthusiasts. Christmas Star In the midst of a difficult year, the event is reportedly a perfect sign of hope coming to the Manito...

News Author: Corporate Communication and Marketing Division Published: 11/12/2020 ​In addition to its 5 700 qualifications Stellenbosch University (SU) will award three honorary doctorates during its December 2020 graduation ceremonies. A total of 138 doctorates will be conferred. The recipients of honorary degrees are Ms Nasima Badsha, who helped transform the South African higher education sector; Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim, who is honoured for her pioneering research in the field of HI...