The land and its people
Tapping into ingenuity
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- 01 July 2008
Two innovative South African inventions have alleviated the problem of accessing fresh water for thousands of people across the African continent.
World honours Madiba at 90
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- 27 June 2008
Nelson Mandela reaches a milestone 90 this year and although his birthday is in July, celebrations have begun in advance and will continue for some time afterwards.
Fighting crime by saying hello
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- 10 June 2008
South Africa’s crime statistics have been a hot topic of discussion for years. Now a new campaign is spreading the message that there is another way to fight violence – by using respect and dignity.
Historic schools to be restored
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- 10 June 2008
A number of South African leaders emerged from the missionary schools of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Many of these historic schools have become dilapidated but will now receive a new lease on life with a government-initiated restoration project.
Youth month marked in SA
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- 10 June 2008
A month-long programme of activities aimed at highlighting the needs of young people in South Africa is a fitting tribute to the brave actions of Soweto schoolchildren on June 16 1976.
A SKY light for Soweto kids
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- 30 May 2008
Soweto Kliptown Youth (SKY), one of the oldest surviving youth clubs in Soweto, was born out of the founder’s own tragic experiences and his desire to provide kids with the ray of hope that he never had.
Ubuntu against xenophobia
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- 28 May 2008
In early May Mozambican Ernesto Alphabeto Nhamwavane was burned to death on the streets of Reiger Park. A few days later South African Velda Plaatjies, also of Reiger Park, emptied the last R12 in her purse - bread money - into the hands of the Red Cross.
