Seven things you need to know today
1. New revenue numbers appear for Steinhoff
New revenue numbers reportedly show that Steinhoff lied about its profits. The real number of revenue is reportedly...
Gauteng launches its first drone programme: Here’s what they’re being used for.
Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (DID) MEC Jacob Mamabolo on Monday launched the province’s first drone programme. The department said it aims to use...
Three Cape Town desalination plants to deliver water in May
For over a year now, residents of Cape Town have heard about the city’s big plans for three desalination plants. Of course, they would take time...
Government signed $5,2 billion deal with a S.A company Nkosikhona Holdings
Government signed $5,2 billion deal with a South African company -- Nkosikhona Holdings -- that will see the country produce over 8 million litres...
Fogmaker fire suppression system takes the heat in the forestry industry
South Africa‘s plantation area covers more than 1.5 million hectares, stretching over five provinces - Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern and Western Cape. “With...
Coatings for Africa returns
The Coatings Group and dmg events are excited to announce Coatings For Africa is returning to Johannesburg in May 2018.
The event, previously...
BMW forced to pay former staff R55m
Automobile giant BMW’s property has been ordered to be publicly auctioned to recover nearly R55 million owed to former employees.
David Mahlatsi and...
Investec Bank lost R220 million due to Steinhoff
Investec Bank has said on Thursday that they have lost R220 million due to their credit exposure relating to Steinhoff.
The company released...
Local scientist receives global recognition
Cape Town-based scientist, Dr Yael Joffe, recently received global recognition in the Perricone MD Born Seekers Campaign (San Francisco). The campaign featured 20 women...
Nuclear still in SA’s energy mix says Radebe
Energy minister Jeff Radebe told reporters in Parliament on Wednesday morning that nuclear energy remained a part of South Africa’s energy mix but said that...
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Wheat farming in South Africa crisis threatens sector sustainability
Wheat farming in South Africa crisis threatens sector sustainability
By Larry Claasen
THE country consumes more than 3,5 million tons of wheat a year, yet domestic...