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Youth matters - Pursuing study dreams in Turkey
Two months before he was to leave on a lifetime opportunity to pursue his studies at a university in Turkey, Mthokozisi Perceverence Guliwe's stepfather and guardian passed away.
Two months before he was to leave on a lifetime opportunity to pursue his studies at a university in Turkey, Mthokozisi Perceverence Guliwe's stepfather and guardian passed away.
Youth matters - Green team on a winning spree
Curiosity, vision and a clear management plan has helped a team of youngsters from Kwa-Thema to win their ninth first prize in the Bontle ke Botho (BKB) Clean and Green regional competition.
Curiosity, vision and a clear management plan has helped a team of youngsters from Kwa-Thema to win their ninth first prize in the Bontle ke Botho (BKB) Clean and Green regional competition.
Youth matters - Culture yields jobs for youth
"Our culture is what defines us as a nation and as a country," said Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk. He encouraged the country's youth to take advantage of the job creation potential presented by tourism and cultural products.
"Our culture is what defines us as a nation and as a country," said Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk. He encouraged the country's youth to take advantage of the job creation potential presented by tourism and cultural products.
Know your Minister: Social Development - Bathabile Dlamini
Ms Bathabile Dlamini was appointed Minister of Social Development on 1 November 2010. From May 2009, she was Deputy Minister of Social Development under interim President Kgalema Motlanthe.
Ms Bathabile Dlamini was appointed Minister of Social Development on 1 November 2010. From May 2009, she was Deputy Minister of Social Development under interim President Kgalema Motlanthe.
Know your Minister: Social Development - One-stop protection for abuse victims
Minister of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini launched a one-stop care centre for abused women and children at the Polokwane Welfare Centre. It is the first of others that will be set up in all nine provinces.
Minister of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini launched a one-stop care centre for abused women and children at the Polokwane Welfare Centre. It is the first of others that will be set up in all nine provinces.
Know your Minister: Social Development - Government beefs up social work studies
In view of a dire shortage of social workers, the Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini, is encouraging high school pupils in rural areas to take up social work.
In view of a dire shortage of social workers, the Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini, is encouraging high school pupils in rural areas to take up social work.
Presidential hotline -Two years of service to citizens
Since its launch in 2009, the Presidential hotline has served as an important tool for South African citizens as well as government. It has enabled citizens to participate in government and help make it more efficient by voicing their opinions, concerns and complaints.
Since its launch in 2009, the Presidential hotline has served as an important tool for South African citizens as well as government. It has enabled citizens to participate in government and help make it more efficient by voicing their opinions, concerns and complaints.
Presidential hotline -KZN makes the most of hotline
Since the Presidential Hotline was launched about two years ago, more than a third of the queries were from KwaZulu-Natal residents. Most of the queries had been attended to immediately and solved within the required time, says the province's Director-General, Mr Nhlanhla Ngidi.
Since the Presidential Hotline was launched about two years ago, more than a third of the queries were from KwaZulu-Natal residents. Most of the queries had been attended to immediately and solved within the required time, says the province's Director-General, Mr Nhlanhla Ngidi.
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International relations - Three continents join hands
The South African government hosted the 5th India, Brazil, South Africa (IBSA) Dialogue Forum Summit in Pretoria from 17 to 18 October. It provided a platform for the three countries to have discussions on cooperation in fields such as agriculture, trade, culture, and defence....
The South African government hosted the 5th India, Brazil, South Africa (IBSA) Dialogue Forum Summit in Pretoria from 17 to 18 October. It provided a platform for the three countries to have discussions on cooperation in fields such as agriculture, trade, culture, and defence....
International relations - Strengthening ties with EU
South Africa is always willing and looking at ways to improve its relationships, cooperation and partnerships with other countries to benefit the country and its people.
South Africa is always willing and looking at ways to improve its relationships, cooperation and partnerships with other countries to benefit the country and its people.
International relations - Shifting to the diplomacy of ubuntu
The country's new foreign policy aims to create a better life for all by remaining true to the principles of ubuntu. Ubuntu, which means "I am who I am because of or through other people", promotes a culture of serving others for the good of all.
The country's new foreign policy aims to create a better life for all by remaining true to the principles of ubuntu. Ubuntu, which means "I am who I am because of or through other people", promotes a culture of serving others for the good of all.
International relations - SA strengthens ties with Nordic countries
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe visited the Nordic countries last month to strengthen political and economic relations with Finland, Sweden and Denmark.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe visited the Nordic countries last month to strengthen political and economic relations with Finland, Sweden and Denmark.
International relations - Fighting cross-border fires
South Africa recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Swaziland on cross-border fires.
South Africa recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Swaziland on cross-border fires.
Sport - Skateboarding ramps up Kimberley's profile
Famous for its legendary Big Hole during the diamond rush at the turn of the 19th Century, the city of Kimberley in the Northern Cape has added a 21st century feather to its cap.
Famous for its legendary Big Hole during the diamond rush at the turn of the 19th Century, the city of Kimberley in the Northern Cape has added a 21st century feather to its cap.
Sport - Win or lose, you are still our heroes
South Africans turned out in their numbers at the OR Tambo International Airport to welcome the Boks back from New Zealand – proving that win or lose, the fans are still behind the men in green and gold.
South Africans turned out in their numbers at the OR Tambo International Airport to welcome the Boks back from New Zealand – proving that win or lose, the fans are still behind the men in green and gold.
Sport - Bafana fails to qualify
A moment of instant celebration for Bafana fans and players alike turned to sorrow on learning that the national football team had not qualified for the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in 2012 in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
A moment of instant celebration for Bafana fans and players alike turned to sorrow on learning that the national football team had not qualified for the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in 2012 in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.