SA agriculture 'needs new social accord'

A social accord in agriculture, based on improved human rights, would help South Africa to market its produce overseas and ensure stability in the sector, government ministers told farmworkers during a dialogue session in Paarl in the Western Cape on Tuesday.

R2bn boost for FET college students

The government is to increase funding for students at the country's Further Education and Training college students to R2-billion this year, as it moves to raise the profile of FET colleges and grow South Africa's skills base.

Transnet, CSIR in R1bn research deal

South African state company Transnet has formed a partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research that will see it spending over R1-billion on research and development over the next seven years.

Sanlam to launch African property fund

South African financial services group Sanlam is set to launch a sub-Saharan Africa real estate fund to facilitate participation in property markets and attract local and international investors to the region.

Mzansi Tour boost for SA road cycling

South Africa will return to the international road cycling calendar when the inaugural Mzansi Tour takes place from 17 to 21 April. The five-day, five-stage event will host both South African and international teams.

Mampoer: e-books, South African style

New publishing venture Mampoer is taking advantage of the richness of South African non-fiction writing, and shifts in how content is consumed, to offer an online platform for South African e-books that are "short enough to read in a sitting, long enough to tell the whole story".