Growth and Democracy
South Africa's global reputation steady
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- 24 October 2012
South Africa’s overall global reputation has remained steady for the second consecutive year – this is according to the latest Anholt-GfK Nation Brands Index, an annual survey which measures global perceptions of 50 countries worldwide.
• 'Don't underestimate South Africans
Putting children's rights first
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- 22 October 2012
Only in its third month of operation, a Policy Action Network portal, dedicated solely to the topic of children's rights and equity, is receiving keen attention from academics and people working in the field.
• South Africa’s child rights hero
Back to basics for a unified South Africa
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- 27 September 2012
Brand South Africa hosted an interfaith dialogue to discuss the role of faith-based organisations in promoting greater social cohesion, active citizenship and patriotism in the country.
• What makes you a true South African?
Gripen flight school in 2013
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- 23 August 2012
South Africa is to provide the base for an international pilot training programme at Saab’s new Gripen Fighter Weapon School, opening in 2013 in the Western Cape's Overberg.
• Ninety years on golden wings
National development plan unveiled
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- 15 August 2012
Planning minister Trevor Manuel has detailed an ambitious national development plan that, if properly and successfully implemented, will see South Africa boast an employment level heading towards 90%, no poverty, and strong economic growth by 2030.
• Manuel to head global green fund
A nation of paradoxes: Robinson
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- 06 August 2012
Mary Robinson, former Irish president, member of The Elders, and president of the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice, delivered the tenth Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture on 5 August 2012 at the Cape Town City Hall.
• Mandela archive goes live
South Africa’s child rights hero
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- 01 August 2012
South African advocate Ann Skelton is doing ground-breaking work to advance the rights of children and bring about changes to the country’s juvenile justice system.
• SA academic gets top science award
