August 2011
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.......Events and advice

Celebrating South African women
Celebrating South African women
South Africa celebrates Women's Month in August with a special focus on Women's Day on 9 August every year. On this day in 1956, women from all races and walks of life marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against oppressive apartheid laws.


How can the Consumer Protection Act help you?
How can the Consumer Protection Act help you?
The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) has been in operation since 1 April, aimed at promoting fairness, openness and good business practice between suppliers of goods or services and the people who buy such goods and services.


Plant a tree this Arbor Week
Plant a tree this Arbor Week
In South Africa, National Arbor Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 September. Arbor Week is an opportunity for the Department of Water Affairs to make people aware of the importance of planting trees, the role of trees in our daily lives and how they benefit the environment.