67 Minutes for Mandela
"Mr Mandela has spent 67 years making the world a better place. We're asking you for 67 minutes." Nelson Mandela turns 91 on 18 July, and the call has gone out for people everywhere to celebrate his birthday – and the global launch of Mandela Day – by acting on the idea that each person has the power to change the world.
State to beef up SAPS' capacity
The government is beefing up the SA Police Service, with a focus on increasing numbers in visible policing and crime intelligence. It is also strengthening partnerships with community policing forums, offering police reservists permanent employment and reviewing the disbanding of certain specialised units.
Indian firm buys local IT company
Indian IT company SoftPro Systems has acquired Johannesburg-based Cura Software for approximately US$19-million (about R150.6-million), as part of its efforts to position itself as a global market leader in the governance, risk and compliance technology industry.
SABMiller in R6bn empowerment deal
Global brewing giant SABMiller has unveiled black economic empowerment deal that will see approximately 10% in South African Breweries, worth approximately US$750-million (about R6-billion), being transferred to its employees, black owned retailers and major customers, and the SAB Foundation.
NHI: 'decent healthcare for all'
A National Health Insurance system would ensure all citizens have access to decent health-care, says Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, adding that the current system of healthcare financing can "no longer be allowed to go on, because it [is] simply unsustainable".
James in epic Freedom Challenge win
Veteran mountain biker Tim James of Team Squirt set a new record at the 2009 Freedom Challenge - the non-stop mountain bike race that starts in Pietermaritzburg, and winds its way through the Drakensberg and the Karoo, before ending outside Cape Town - finishing the 2 350km trip in just over 13 days.
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