Experts tackle issues of water security, sanitation in SA

Valerie Boje|Published

Speakers point to challenges faced in a dry country with high water wastage but also to innovations and partnerships.

Every August it’s the same story

Valerie Boje|Published

EACH year in August, South Africa marks Women’s Month. We pay tribute to the women who marched on the Union Buildings in 1956 to protest the pass laws, and all other ...

Survey finds Covid-19 vaccine acceptance, hesitancy a complex problem

Valerie Boje|Published

Findings from the fourth round of the Covid-19 Democracy Survey show vaccine acceptance increased from 67% to 72%.

Media communicator Marco Granelli dies of Covid-19 complications

Valerie Boje|Published

Well-known government communicator, Marco Granelli, has succumbed to Covid-19 complications.

Cullinan produces another classic gem

Valerie Boje|Published

The legendary Cullinan mine has produced another gem – a 342. 92 carat Type IIa white diamond.

Call for ’ethics of care’ to deal with social crisis in SA

Valerie Boje|Published

COVID-19 and the recent unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng came into sharp focus during the launch of the HSRC’s 2021 “state of the nation” review this week.

Socio-economic problems have played a part in civil unrest

Valerie Boje|Published

THERE has been widespread condemnation of the dark days of the past week, in particular the mass looting and destruction of property in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. ...

SA Reserve Bank celebrates 100 years with virtual event and launch of new R5 coin

Valerie Boje|Published

The South African Reserve Bank marked its centenary with a virtual celebration and the launch of a commemorative R5 coin.

See why you should eat and drink healthy foods before and after your Covid-19 vaccination

Valerie Boje|Published

With more and more people over 60 going for their Covid-19 jab, are there any special things one should eat or avoid before or after the appointment?

Here’s why you should eat and drink healthy foods before and after your Covid-19 vaccination

Valerie Boje|Published

WITH more and more people over 60 going for their Covid-19 jab, are there any special things one should eat or avoid before or after the appointment?

To understand modern China, one must understand the history of the Communist Party of China

Valerie Boje|Published

To understand China’s success story today, one must go back to the history of the Communist Party of China (CPC) which next week celebrates its centenary.

Delightful Netflix series reveals lives of penguins at Cape Town’s Boulders Beach

Valerie Boje|Published

’There are a lot of movies about penguins . . . and then there’s these birds … meet the endangered African penguin. ’ This is the opening line of the new documentary ...

Eat and drink healthy foods before and after your Covid-19 vaccination

Valerie Boje|Published

Get rest, avoid alcohol and stay hydrated with water when it’s your turn for the jab, doctors recommend

Cycads aplenty in the land of Modjadji, the Rain Queen

Valerie Boje|Published

While dispute continues over Modjadji regency, there is plenty for visitors to the Rain Queen’s territory in Limpopo

Covid-19 vaccination picks up pace in east of Pretoria

Valerie Boje|Published

Gap for walk-ins narrowing as government ramps up roll-out to those over age of 60

Nobel laureates focus on future of work

Valerie Boje|Published

Dialogue brings together thought leaders across disciplines to discuss global issues, first time it has been hosted in Africa

Russia’s 76th Victory Day celebrated in Gauteng

Valerie Boje|Published

Call for history of Soviet Union’s role in ending World War 2 not to be forgotten, rewritten

Decadent delights as Guy Fieri’s restaurant in capital city relaunches

Valerie Boje|Published

A restaurant named after larger-than-life American chef Guy Fieri is now open for the whole family, with a new entrance separate from the Time Square Casino gaming ...

Mix in energy technologies may solve power crisis

Valerie Boje|Published

Ensuring security of energy supply gaining momentum, with big shift expected over next 10 years

Artists shine light on gender equality at soirée in Pretoria

Valerie Boje|Published

Mexican ambassador to SA, Ana Luis Fajer said there was today renewed sense of urgency to achieve gender equality

Vietnam places hope in new leadership

Valerie Boje|Published

Ambassador Hoang Van Loi says good relations will grow as Communist Party of Vietnam recognises the role of multilateral diplomacy and SA is a strategic partner. ...

Jaffer hopes to inspire through new publishing house

Valerie Boje|Published

Activist, journalist and author Zubeida Jaffer and her daughter Rushka have launched their own publishing house.

Company helps solve student housing and learning material challenges

Valerie Boje|Published

TUT Enterprise Holdings has developed a number of focal areas which not only generate income but solve real problems faced by South African students, including the ...

Starbucks celebrates 50 years with a special blend

Valerie Boje|Published

To celebrate 50 years of Starbucks, a coffee tasting event was held at the brand’s first Pretoria store which opened in 2016 at Central Square, Menlyn Maine.

After eight years as editor of Pretoria News I bid you farewell

Valerie Boje|Published

It was here that I began my career as a news reporter four decades ago

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