Canadian governor general to visit SA

South Africa's relations with Canada will come under the spotlight on Tuesday when President Jacob Zuma hosts the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston, for a state visit.

SA, Kenya look to film partnerships

South Africa and Kenya signed a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday that will enable filmmakers from the two countries to work together in telling the continent's stories.

Absa in multi-currency card first for SA

South African bank Absa has launched a multi-currency travel prepaid cash card through MasterCard, which is available in four currencies and is a first for the country and the continent.

New Mandela statue for Parliament

A new statue of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first democratically elected president, will be mounted at the Union Buildings in Pretoria and Parliament in Cape Town, Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile announced on Thursday.

Jordy Smith captures Billabong Pro Rio

South Africa's Jordy Smith captured the Billabong Rio Pro on Sunday, edging out home favourite Adriano De Souza in the final for his third career ASP World Championship Tour victory and his first away from home.

Bafana squad named for WC qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has announced a 25-man squad to play in South Africa's crucial 2014 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic and Ethiopia.