25 May 2013

Growth and Democracy

Gallery: Constitutional Court

South Africa's Constitutional Court is not your average court house. Packed with symbolism and magnificent works of art, the court is always open and anyone may come in and look around at any time.
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Cooperating to cut down piracy

South Africa has become the 19th signatory to the International Maritime Organisation's Djibouti Code of Conduct, aimed at tackling the escalating pirate activity in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden.
Maritime piracy under the spotlight

"The excitement never left us"

Ahead of Freedom Day on 27 April, and the 18th anniversary of the new South Africa, political activist Amina Cachalia shares her memories of Nelson Mandela's inauguration as the country's first democratically elected president.
ConCourt art tells South Africa's story

Born free to dream

The “born frees” turn 18 this year, coming of age at the same time as a democratic South Africa. While they acknowledge the struggle, for them the future is more important than looking back to a past that happened before they were born.
Hold on to freedom, says Brand SA

Hold on to freedom, says Brand South Africa

Brand South Africa’s new campaign utilises freedom messages on street poles along major roads to remind all citizens of the struggle and its hardships, as well as its rewards.
Zuma: better local government

Empowering South African women in mediation

The Progressive Women’s Movement of South Africa is playing its part for a better South Africa by taking part in training in conflict management, thereby developing the skills to play mediation roles in local communities.
Remarkable SA women hailed

New anti-trafficking law for South Africa

Parliament will pass the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill in April. South Africa is one of a few countries in the world that has achieved this milestone for human rights.
Cash boost for Baartman memorial

 
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