25 May 2013

The land and its people

All aboard the Tshwane express

Commuters battling the traffic between Johannesburg and Pretoria now have the option of taking the luxury rail route - the Tshwane Business Express will make the trip between the two cities in one hour.

Awards honour SA musicians

The South African Music Awards honour musicians and those behind the scenes who have created music of a high quality. This year’s awards did not disappoint.

Biodegradable bread bags

In a move that will eliminate tons of waste from the environment, Albany Bakery has started packaging its range of bread loaves in biodegradable plastic bags which are designed to last for just one year.

University honour for Tutu

Yet another accolade has been bestowed upon Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, this time for his contribution towards people living with cancer and his support of organisations which assist those living with the disease.

New archbishop's global agenda

South Africa’s newly appointed Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has emphasised the need for the church to take global challenges to heart.

SA star athlete heads to Beijing

At only 22, long and triple jumper Khotso Mokoena is already a multi-award winning athlete. He hopes to repeat his good fortune when he goes to the Beijing Olympics, which he qualified for this past weekend.

SA eco-lawyer in world's top 301

In a new book published in London, South African Cormac Cullinan has been named one of the world's 301 most influential environmentalists for his pioneering work in environmental law.

 
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