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Chabane was 'a quiet strategist who worked for the people'
Paying tribute to the late Collins Chabane on Thursday, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said the compassionate and humble Public Service Minister had been genuinely committed to improving the lives of all South Africans. -
Kirstenbosch is world's Garden of the Year
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, which offers visitors many unusual experiences and showcases the diverse Cape Floral kingdom in a very accessible way, has been named as Garden of the Year at the 2015 International Garden Tourism awards. -
South Africa's history is told at Freedom Park
On Salvokop, overlooking the capital and facing the Voortrekker Monument, Freedom Park tells the story of Africa, from the creation myths to South Africa's struggle against oppression. It is a place of healing and reflection, and a tribute to ordinary heroes. -
Sunbird to supply Eskom with Ibhubesi gas
Sunbird Energy, an Australian listed energy company, has signed a 15-year gas sales term sheet which will see it supplying gas to Eskom. South Africa's national energy utility plans to use gas rather than costly diesel to power its generators. -
Build programme boosts employment in South Africa
Thousands of jobs have been created through the New Build Programme of parastatals – particularly by Eskom and Transnet. The agencies are investing heavily in infrastructure, which will have a knock on effect on private sector investment and economic growth. -
Proteas emphatic win puts them into World Cup semis
The South Africans were at their very best when they made quick work of Sri Lanka in the ICC World Cup quarter-final match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday, winning by 9 wickets with all of 32 overs to spare. It is the first time the Proteas have ever won a World Cup knock-out game.
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- Chabane was 'a quiet strategist who worked for the people'
- Kirstenbosch is world's Garden of the Year
- South Africa's history is told at Freedom Park
- Sunbird to supply Eskom with Ibhubesi gas
- Build programme boosts employment in South Africa
- Proteas emphatic win puts them into World Cup semis
- Non-income poverty levels drop in democratic South Africa
- National Arts Festival rolls out the red carpet for satire
- Flying Tutu sculpture fetches R850 000
- South Africa sets aside billions to revitalise mining towns
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Girl Ignite helps girls prepare for bright future
Cycling, talking life and teaching entrepreneurship are at the heart of Girl Ignite, a programme set up by a group of young women to help underprivileged girls learn the tools they will need to make a success of their lives ¿ whether that be as entrepreneurs or working for bosses.Cycle for human rights with the Jozi Freedom Ride
On Sunday 22 March on the morning after Human Rights Day, the people of Joburg are invited to join the Jozi Freedom Ride, a 28-kilometre cycle through city suburbs once separated by apartheid, from Sandton via Rosebank, Houghton and Parktown, ending in Alexandra.
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