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As the country prepares to mark the 17th anniversary of Freedom Day, the government has urged South Africans to observe April as Freedom Month, saying it offered an opportunity for all communities to display national diversity. » |
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President Jacob Zuma will bestow national orders, the country's highest civilian awards, on 36 South Africans following the Freedom Day events at the Union Buildings on Wednesday. »
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Fly, the beloved flag
It's a potent symbol of unity and progress. It's the only six-coloured national flag in the world. It's also one of the youngest, yet whatever shape it takes – and it's taken more than any other national symbol – it's instantly recognisable to South Africans everywhere. »
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South Africa's national symbols
What's that image that appears on your birth certificate, passport and R5 coin? What does !ke e: /xarra //ke mean? (Whose language is that?) What do the springbok, blue crane, giant protea and real yellowwood have in common? »
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Table Mountain vote 'worth R1bn a year'
South Africa could benefit by an estimated US$200-million (1.4-billion) a year, equivalent to over $1-billion for the first five years, if Table Mountain is chosen as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, according to consultancy Grant Thornton – and that's counting direct economic impact only. »
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Call for communities to help with Census
Trevor Manuel, minister in the Presidency responsible for national planning, has called on community members to assist officials when Census 2011 takes place later this year. »
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'New broadband era' as WACS lands
The much-anticipated West Africa Cable System (WACS) linking southern Africa and Europe arrived at Yzerfontein in the Western Cape on Tuesday, promising to double South Africa's broadband capacity. »
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Italy, South Africa work on Aids vaccine
The second phase of clinical trials of an Italian-developed HIV vaccine, to be conducted by researchers in SA as part of a wider cooperation project between Italy and South Africa, has been launched in GaRankuwa north of Pretoria. »
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SA's R22bn pothole repair programme
South Africa will spend R22-billion over the next three years on a countrywide pothole repair programme that is expected to create 70 000 jobs in its first year. »
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KZN Health MEC takes on Comrades
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo will tackle South Africa's famous ultra-marathon, the Comrades, on 29 May, hoping his example will encourage more people to adopt healthy lifestyles. »
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