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Once again, South Africa has come out tops in the 2014 World Responsible Tourism Awards held in London. Three hospitality establishments and an animal sanctuary have received recognition for being environmental friendly whilst being commercially successful.

Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom will use the World Travel Market (WTM) tourism trade expo in London to promote South Africa as a viable travel destination.

Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom will use the World Travel Market (WTM) tourism trade expo in London to promote South Africa as a viable travel destination.

Foreign arrivals in South Africa reached their highest level ever in 2013 as the country's international tourist numbers approached the 10-million mark, increasing by 4.7% year-on-year to 9.6-million, with strong growth from all regions.

Cyril Ramaphosa was appointed Deputy President and Deputy Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene was promoted to minister of finance in President Jacob Zuma's new Cabinet, announced on Sunday following his inauguration for a second term as President on Saturday.

South African Bob Scholes, a systems ecologist well known for his contributions in the fields of global change, ecology and earth observation, has been elected as a foreign associate of the US National Academy of Sciences, an honour bestowed on the world's best scientists as chosen by their peers.

Inclusive development, sustainable human settlements and Antarctic research are three of the areas where South Africa and Malaysia hope to interact under a new agreement which aims to foster a smart partnership between the countries, Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom said last week.

Inclusive development, sustainable human settlements and Antarctic research are three of the areas where South Africa and Malaysia hope to interact under a new agreement which aims to foster a smart partnership between the countries, Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom said last week.

South Africa's investment in research and development (R&D) grew to R22.2-billion in 2011/12, holding steady at 0.76% of GDP and indicating that the country was "turning the corner" on R&D spending, Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom said this week.

South Africa's push to create a competitive, knowledge-based economy was boosted on Tuesday with the launch of the Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Wits University in Johannesburg.