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Fri, 24 May 2013 09:55:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Pan-Africanism 'to unlock our future']]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Debates by Africans from all walks of life are reaffirming pan-Africanism as a guide to action and the foundation for Africa's renaissance, African Union Commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said on the eve of the AU's 50th anniversary celebrations.]]></description>
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Fri, 24 May 2013 09:24:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Africa must learn from its past: Manuel]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[As a continent, Africa needs to pause and reflect on the history of the past 50 years and begin to develop lessons for the next 50 years, National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel said at the African Renaissance Conference in Durban on Thursday.]]></description>
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Fri, 24 May 2013 10:39:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[SA 'will keep backing peace in Africa']]></title>
<description><![CDATA[South Africa will continue with its engagements in support of peace and stability in Africa in order to help ensure the food security and survival of the people of the continent, says Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.southafrica.info/news/international/defence-240513.htm]]></link>
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Fri, 24 May 2013 14:28:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Towards an African telescope network]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[South African scientists, with government backing, are working on a project to recycle disused telecommunications dishes spread out over a number of African countries in order to create an African-owned network of radio telescopes.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.southafrica.info/about/science/african-vlbi-240513.htm]]></link>
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Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Mandela exhibition travels to Paris]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Multiple images of Nelson Mandela will appear in Paris from 29 May to 6 July as part of the France-South Africa Seasons 2012 and 2013, which aims to celebrate Mandela's relationship with the people of France and breathe fresh life into a story well told.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.southafrica.info/mandela/mandela-240513.htm]]></link>
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Fri, 24 May 2013 10:15:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Horne ruled out of IRB RWC Sevens]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[South African Sevens captain Frankie Horne played a record 50th consecutive tournament in London earlier this month. In a cruel and ironic twist, he will miss the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow next month because of injury.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.southafrica.info/news/sport/rugby-sevens-240513.htm]]></link>
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Fri, 24 May 2013 06:37:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[SA cyclist shines in Bayern-Rundfahrt]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[South African cyclist Daryl Impey, riding for UCI ProTeam Orica-GreenEDGE, sprinted to victory in stage two of the five-day International Bayern-Rundfahrt in Bavaria, Germany on Thursday, just ahead of Team MTN-Qhubeka's Gerald Ciolek.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.southafrica.info/news/sport/cycling-240513.htm]]></link>
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Thu, 23 May 2013 13:54:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Wildcat strikes hurt the poor: Zuma]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Trade union leaders should engage with their members to avert unnecessary labour action, President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday, adding that illegal or "wildcat" strikes were no way to advance the interests of marginalised South Africans.]]></description>
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Thu, 23 May 2013 13:44:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Zuma to lead delegation to AU summit]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[President Jacob Zuma will lead a South African delegation to the 21st Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Sunday. The summit will coincide with the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Organisation of African Unity, the forerunner of the AU.]]></description>
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Thu, 23 May 2013 14:11:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[SA govt passes 3-million housing mark]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The government has passed the 3-million mark in providing free housing and housing opportunities in South Africa since 1994, the majority of beneficiaries being from the poorest parts of society, says Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.southafrica.info/about/social/housing-230513.htm]]></link>
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Thu, 23 May 2013 08:37:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[AU celebrates 50th anniversary]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The African Union, previously the Organisation of African Unity, marks its 50th anniversary this week with a series of events aimed at building a common identity and sense of belonging among all people on the continent.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.southafrica.info/africa/50years-230513.htm]]></link>
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Thu, 23 May 2013 09:23:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Gender council to engage communities]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The National Council Against Gender-Based Violence has completed its annual action plan and will soon be engaging with communities across the country, says Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities Lulu Xingwana.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.southafrica.info/services/rights/gender-230513.htm]]></link>
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Thu, 23 May 2013 09:41:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Revised Gender Bill to go to Cabinet]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Following public consultation on the Draft Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill, a revised Bill is expected to be presented to the Cabinet for its consideration ahead of its tabling in Parliament.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.southafrica.info/services/rights/gender-230513b.htm]]></link>
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Thu, 23 May 2013 07:57:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[McGregor set for Surfski World Champs]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Nine-time winner Hank McGregor won't be on the starting line in Paarl to defend his Berg River Canoe Marathon title this year because of a clash of dates with the new Surfski World Championships.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.southafrica.info/news/sport/canoeing-berg-230513.htm]]></link>
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Thu, 23 May 2013 08:45:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[SA, European scientists 'in synch']]></title>
<description><![CDATA[South Africa's National Research Foundation has signed an agreement with the 
European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble, France to promote scientific 
collaboration and knowledge sharing.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.southafrica.info/about/science/nrf-230513.htm]]></link>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 15:07:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Eldorado Park drug crackdown]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The police have arrested at least 116 people and closed down 20 drug dens in a special operation aimed at ridding the community of Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg, of drugs and drug-related crime.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.southafrica.info/news/eldorado-park-220513.htm]]></link>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 13:59:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[SA must resolve labour unrest: Gordhan]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The government, trade unions, business and civic leaders need to take bold steps to resolve unrest in South Africa's mining sector to reduce the impact on the economy, investment and jobs, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.]]></description>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 14:18:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Govt to engage with labour movement]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The government will be engaging with the labour movement on threats to the collective bargaining system in South Africa as it moves to re-establish labour market stability in the country, says Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.southafrica.info/news/labour-220513b.htm]]></link>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 10:47:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Govt, business to partner on delivery]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The South African government and business are set to work together to improve service delivery, with a major announcement of capacity-building partnerships between business and municipalities expected to be made in August.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.southafrica.info/services/government/delivery-220513.htm]]></link>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 07:20:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[MTN makes global brands top 100]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[South African mobile telecommunications operator MTN was the only African brand to be ranked in the Millward Brown BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands 2013 survey, climbing nine places to 79th.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.southafrica.info/business/success/mtn-220513.htm]]></link>
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