|  | | Making a difference on Mandela Mondays
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has come up with a new way of honouring Madiba that goes beyond the internationally recognised Nelson Mandela Day on 18 July – and closer to its ideal of making "every day a Mandela day". » |
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The Department of Basic Education and Lead SA, with the support of the South African Interfaith Council, have officially launched a campaign to promote the Bill of Responsibilities – a guide for active responsible citizenship aimed at young South Africans. »
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SA-based scientist in world top 100
Suprakas Sinha-Ray, an Indian immigrant who turned down job offers in the US and elsewhere to work at South Africa's Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research, has made it onto the prestigious Thomson Reuters list of the world's top 100 chemists of the decade. »
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R80m microscope boost for nanoscience
South Africa's Department of Science and Technology has acquired a world-class, R80-million high-resolution transmission electron microscope that will push the frontiers of nanotechnology research in the country. »
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R5bn solar power plan for Northern Cape
Construction company Group Five has announced plans to build a R5-billion solar power plant in South Africa's sun-drenched Northern Cape province within the next two years – further confirmation of the potential for renewable energy initiatives in the country. »
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New law gives consumers more power
The new Consumer Protection Act, which comes into effect on 1 April, will "radically overhaul the manner in which business is conducted" in South Africa. Apart from dealing with the quality of products and services, the law also gives consumers the right to opt out of direct marketing campaigns. »
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Woolies pushes retail skills development
Thirty-nine previously unemployed youngsters graduated from Woolworths Growth Academy this month, receiving an executive education certificate from the highly regarded University of Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development Ltd. »
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South African short films hit the big time
Three South African short films have been selected for the prestigious Internationale Kurzfilmtage Oberhausen, or Oberhausen International Short Film Festival, to be held in May in the river city of that name in the Ruhr region of Germany. »
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Leeds fans in bid to honour Lucas
Former Bafana Bafana captain Lucas Radebe is a popular man with Leeds United fans. They fondly remember the time when "The Chief" was an inspirational captain of the English Premiership club, and are now driving a campaign to make the South African a Freeman of the City of Leeds. »
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Phil Liggett takes on top SA MTB race
Legendary Tour de France commentator Phil Liggett will indulge his twin passions of cycling and South Africa when he sets off on the nine-day Fairbairn Capital/Old Mutual joBerg2c off-road race from 29 April. »
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