|  | | HIV: 4.6-million South Africans tested
4.6-million South Africans have taken an HIV test since the launch of the government's HIV counselling and testing campaign in April, while 5.5-million have received counselling for HIV, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said during a World Aids Day event in Mpumalanga province. » |
| SA cuts new HIV infections by one-third
South Africa has decreased the rate of new HIV infections in the country by more than one-third over the past 10 years, contributing to a significant slowing down or stabilising of new HIV infections worldwide, according to the 2010 UNAids Report on the global Aids epidemic. »
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HIV and hope: one woman's story
Ntombi Zondi* of Pimville, Soweto always gets mixed emotions on World Aids Day. Ten years ago to the day, she tested positive for HIV. She speaks about her journey since then, and her belief that HIV/Aids is not a death sentence but an opportunity to create a better life. »
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Cast your vote for Table Mountain!
Table Mountain is one of 28 finalists in the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition, in which the world's top natural sites are being whittled down to seven winners in an exercise in global democracy that is expected to draw over a billion participants. »
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Joburg wows visiting journalists
A group of international journalists recently visited Johannesburg as part of a media tour organised by the International Marketing Council of South Africa. The city's public transport system, and some delicious local fare, were among the highlights of the tour. »
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Over a million use Gautrain
In the first five months of its existence, 1.2-million people stepped on board the high-speed Gautrain to be whisked across the eastern edges of Johannesburg. Of those, about 50 percent were airport commuters, travelling to OR Tambo International at speeds of up to 160 kilometres an hour. »
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Bar raised for new police recruits
The South African Police Service is setting new standards for its recruits, including a longer and more intensive training programme, assessments by community policing forums, and a raft of background checks. »
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Public Protector gets more powers
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela says she is ready to use new legislative rules giving her office more power to enforce compliance from the state – including the power to issue subpoenas and orders of contempt – in order to deliver justice to the South African public. »
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Another Grammy nod for Soweto choir
South Africa's Soweto Gospel Choir is looking forward to making space for another award in its already crowded trophy cabinet. The world-renowned singers have been nominated for a Grammy Award for their fifth album, Grace, in the Best Traditional World Music Album category. »
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Tour of South Africa boosts cycling
South Africa will add a new professional cycling event in February 2011, when the Tour of South Africa makes its debut. The seven-stage race, which has the backing of world cycling's governing body, will start in Pretoria and finish in Stellenbosch. »
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