20 June 2013

The land and its people

South African women strip off for worthy cause

When the women of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape get down to the bare essentials in an eye-catching Guinness World Record attempt on 23 October, they will be showing not only oodles of flesh but also a collective spirit of caring.
New online university to fight cancer

Shanghai Expo boosts South Africa’s profile

South Africa’s image as a globally competitive nation has received a major boost from its successful participation in the Shanghai Expo, the government said.
SA opens at 2010 Expo Shanghai

South African company in Chilean rescue

Local construction and engineering company Murray & Roberts played a substantial role in the rescue of the trapped miners in Chile's San Jose mine.
SA junior mining sector vibrant

More than just a celluloid Mandela

There is a special bond between Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman and the man he played in the Clint Eastwood movie Invictus, South African statesman Nelson Mandela.
Gallery: Mandela meets Bafana Bafana

My normal, crazy, mixed-up country

South African hit movie White Wedding is now showing in the US to rave reviews. Jann Turner, who directed and jointly wrote and produced the film, writes about the place that inspired it - South Africa.
Movie draws public - and pirates

South Africa and Far East to discuss poaching

During the Rhino Summit held in Pretoria in early October, Environmental Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica reiterated her department’s commitment to bringing poachers to book. Read her keynote speech.
Wildlife poachers to be taken down

Exploring bicycle culture in South Africa

Two South African friends who share an enthusiasm for bicycles and cycling have started a project that explores South African bicycle culture and commuting on the saddle.
SA's first hydrogen bike rolled out

 
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