One of the most prominent science events to occur in Africa will see hundreds of scientists from all over the world convene in Johannesburg, Gauteng, at the end of May as South Africa hosts the 2012 Global Young Academy General Assembly.
In a race to meet the Millennium Development Goals deadline of 2015, African governments are stepping up to the plate to address the problem of maternal deaths across the continent.
Ahead of the 2012 London Olympics, South Africa’s athletics community is celebrating a major victory. For the first time in the history of athletics in the country, three women will represent South Africa in an Olympic marathon.
The local fans have known it for years, and now it's been confirmed - the historical Newlands cricket ground in Cape Town is the second best test venue in the world, surpassed only by Lord's in London.
The memory of Nelson Mandela's great-granddaughter Zenani will live on forever and, with a new campaign recently launched in her honour, will help to bring down the number of road fatalities involving children around the world. • Think Pedestrian – and save lives
South African social entrepreneur Paul Matthew's pioneering work in HIV/Aids prevention in the road freight industry is making an important contribution to finding innovative healthcare delivery models for Africa. • Software speeds HIV diagnosis
Africa's five top social entrepreneurs for 2012 were announced at the recent World Economic Forum on Africa, and two are South Africans. • SA's second health train rolls out
What is a movie on financial literacy for high school pupils going to achieve for their future? A leading financial services company hopes it will help show them the bigger picture on saving for that future. • Board game makes Aids education fun
The non-profit Izivunguvungu-MSC Foundation for Youth teaches sailing techniques to young people from the Western Cape’s disadvantaged communities, giving them skills that they can use to build a career. • Aviation, maritime careers for youth
South African Airways took national pride to new heights in 1996 with its Ndizani Olympic plane, and now the airline plans to do it again for the 2012 Olympic Games – this time with the help of creative citizens. • How’s your Friday looking?
The 2012 World Economic Forum on Africa held its most recent session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme Shaping Africa’s Transformation. • Top WEF award for SA singer
Thousands of South African minibus taxi drivers who take pride in their work are competing for the coveted title of the country’s best, and most responsible driver. • Think Pedestrian – and save lives
