The land and its people
Christmas caring packed in a shoebox
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- 17 December 2010
Thanks to an innovative community project, some of South Africa’s underprivileged children will be able to experience the joy of Christmas.
• Non-violence campaign kicks off in SA
Price of ARVs slashed
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- 15 December 2010
The South African government could achieve its goal of providing antiretrovirals to more people affected by HIV/Aids, following sizeable price-slashing of the life-prolonging treatment.
• Massive HIV-testing drive for SA
South African horse goes for glory in Hong Kong
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- 14 December 2010
South African champion racehorse JJ the Jet Plane recently won the prestigious Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint, smashing over a decade of domination by Australian-bred steeds.
• Hiking across South Africa to find ubuntu
South Africa’s Miriam Makeba named a legend
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- 10 December 2010
The late Miriam Makeba will be honoured at the upcoming MTV Africa Music Awards for her immeasurable talent and role in bringing African music into the global arena.
• Awards honour SA musicians
New ward opened for Smile Week
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- 09 December 2010
A revamped ward was recently unveiled at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital to coincide with the Vodacom Smile Week, during which affected children undergo free reconstructive facial surgery.
• New ambulances for North West
Youngsters to map out their future
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- 07 December 2010
Young people from across the world are due to gather in Johannesburg to discuss access to education, social transformation and democracy at the 17th World Festival for Youth and Students.
• New youth agency for South Africa
Green Scorpions in sting operation
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- 07 December 2010
South Africa’s Green Scorpions, formerly the Environmental Management Inspectorate, are out in full force to ensure major construction projects comply with environmental regulations.
• SA marks Year of Biodiversity
