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South Africa and Canada move forward with a renewed vision
As the Canadian government outlines its African foreign policy and prepares for the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., and the new South African National Unity administration gears up for hosting the 2025 G20 Summit, an opportunity is emerging to strengthen our respective science, technology, and innovation bonds.
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MOU on Science Cooperation signed in Ottawa
Mr Daan du Toit, Deputy Director-General: International Cooperation and Resources at South African Department of Science and Innovation and Mr Nipun Vats, Assistant Deputy Minister for Science and Research at the Canadian Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on science cooperation in Ottawa.
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The stand-off at Stilfontein must be resolved peacefully, safely
For over a month now, the South African Police Service and other Government agencies has been working to resolve a situation of several hundred illegal miners refusing to surface from an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein.
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All children must be allowed a caring, nurturing childhood
As we mark National Children’s Day, we must therefore strengthen our collective resolve to ensure that every child has a safe, caring and nurturing childhood.
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Rail must be the backbone of public transport in South Africa
When our transport system works well, then the cost of doing business is lowered and our country’s products and services are more competitive.
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