This galaxy group was discovered by the MeerKAT International Gigahertz Tiered Extragalactic Exploration survey. It is one of the large survey projects in progress with South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope and involves a team of South African and international astronomers.
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SA placed under Adjusted Alert Level 4
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced the placement of the country under Adjusted Alert Level 4 for two weeks, due to the worrying increase in the numbers of COVID-19 infections in SA. Government will assess the impact of these interventions after 14 days to determine whether they need to be maintained or adjusted.
Continue readingContributing towards climate change adaptation
Addressing the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Symposium on Ecosystem-based Adaptation on Wednesday, Minister Creecy said many of these programmes link biodiversity conservation with socio-economic development in line with government priorities.
Continue readingCall to support the vulnerable as Mandela Day approaches
Nelson Mandela Foundation has called on the public to honour Nelson Mandela’s birthday by contributing to meeting the immediate needs of the most vulnerable communities on 18 July. “While the
Continue readingSA High Commission at the launch of the Afro World Fest
Join the South African High Commission at the launch of the “Afro World Fest” and learn more about South Africa as a preferred tourist destination, the wines of South Africa and much more.
Continue readingSA to become Africa’s first vaccine manufacturing hub
The technology transfer hub will pave a way for African companies to begin manufacturing mRNA vaccines. WHO will work with a South African consortium involving Biovac, while Afrigen will act as the manufacturer of mRNA vaccines.
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