Economic Development

While South Africa does not face a water crisis, the country will have to take the necessary steps to prevent severe shortages that could give rise to serious socio-economic problems, says the Department of Water Affairs.

The world's largest privately held software company, SAS, has developed an interactive, standards-based online educational resource to support maths and science teaching and learning in South Africa.

The Gauteng provincial government and Nissan South Africa have started construction on a new automotive training academy at Nissan's plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, in a bid to tackle the shortage of manufacturing skills in the country.

Cape Town has reaffirmed its status as one of the world's top tourism destinations by being named Africa's best travel destination in the World Travel Awards - the third consecutive year in a row that the city has won this prestigious award.