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Cape Town again named favourite city in the world
Cape Town was voted the favourite city in the world and South Africa the third favourite country in the Telegraph newspaper's annual travel survey. It is the fourth consecutive year that the Mother City has taken the top honour in the British newspaper's popular poll.
Semenya victorious at South African championships
It was a proud weekend in South African sports with sprinter Caster Semenya winning three titles in a matter of four hours. Other South African athletes, such as Wayde van Niekerk, Alyssa Conley, Stephen Mokoka, and Ruswahl Samaai, also scooped titles.
22 monuments for 22 years of freedom
With April marking the 22nd anniversary of South Africa’s freedom, Media Club South Africa showcases 22 monuments that pay homage to those who made this country great.
South Africa wins investment awards
South Africa has won two investment awards at the second Indian Ocean Rim Association Ministerial Economic and Business Conference in Dubai – a vote of confidence in the country as an investment destination and a boost for InvestSA's mission to improve its investment climate.
South Africa's tribute to Andrew Young
The Nelson Mandela Foundation in Joburg held a tribute event for American activist and politician Andrew J Young. He recalled his interactions with South African struggle stalwarts during apartheid, while attendees commended his contribution to global justice.
Africa's hotel room numbers surge
Some 64 000 hotel rooms in 365 hotels are planned for Africa, according to the annual W Hospitality Group Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Survey. Nigeria and Angola lead with the most rooms, showing investor confidence in the future of the hospitality sector on the continent.

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Mthambothini 'through the lens'

"Your children must know where they are coming from ..." National Geographic photographer Peter Magubane visits a traditional Ndebele homestead in Mthambothini in South Africa's Mpumalanga province.

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