Science and Technology

The Ministry of Communications has urged the public to use social media in a responsible manner. This follows an image on social media showing a minor who is alleged to have contracted a mouth disease after consuming “counterfeit” or illicit perishable goods procured from stores owned by foreign nationals. The Ministry warned that circulating the image

With International Literacy Day fast approaching, Basic Education (DBE) Minister Angie Motshekga has emphasised the need to improve the quality of learning and teaching in preparation for the 4th Industrial Revolution. “We stand on the brink of a disruptive technological revolution and trends that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another.

The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the GRACE-FO twin satellites was raised into the vertical launch position Monday 21 May 2018 at Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Liftoff is scheduled for 12:47 p.m. PDT today [09:47 p.m tonight South African time], May 22. Credits: NASA/Bill Ingalls   Twin satellites that will monitor

Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmad has today attributed the NotPetya cyber-attack to the Russian Government. The decision to publicly attribute this incident underlines the fact that the UK and its allies will not tolerate malicious cyber activity. The attack masqueraded as a criminal enterprise but its purpose was principally to disrupt. Primary targets were Ukrainian