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The International Marketing Council of South Africa has called on ordinary South Africans to help SA compete globally by building the country's image and brand, and do their bit to put an end to misconceptions about the country at home and abroad. » |
| HIV: nearly 12m South Africans tested
Nearly 12-million South Africans have tested for HIV since the launch of the voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing campaign in April last year, says Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi. »
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New law to bolster police watchdog
New legislation will give South Africa's Independent Complaints Directorate – soon to become the Independent Police Investigative Directorate – the "teeth" it needs to tackle any criminality or misconduct by the country's police service. »
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Walmart 'raring to go' in South Africa
US retailer Walmart says it is looking forward to boosting South African exports, creating new jobs in the country, and using its controlling stake in local retailer Massmart to expand in the southern African region, following the competition authorities' approval of the merger. »
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Small media agency makes strides
The Media Development and Diversity Agency has supported more than 343 media projects across South Africa since its inception in 2004, and now plans to support a community radio station, magazine and newspaper in each district municipality, and a community television station in each province. »
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Students to get help with loan payments
The Department of Higher Education and Training has set aside about R200-million to help students from various universities who have completed their studies but are unable to graduate and get jobs because they have not finished paying off student loans. »
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Inspiring change on Mandela Day
International Nelson Mandela Day 2011 was launched in Johannesburg recently, with a panel of tertiary students at the event expressing their views on what the celebration means to them. »
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Cape Town a top 15 bicycle-friendly city
Cape Town is one of the 15 most bike-friendly destinations in the world, according to a CNN feature on 15 cities around the world "where drivers use all five fingers when they wave at you". »
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SA winemaker scores in top journal
South African winemaker Vergelegen Estate has received several accolades in the critically acclaimed International Wine Cellar journal, with eight of its 11 wines being awarded a score of at least 90 points, based on the US 100-point scoring system. »
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Bafana one step closer to Afcon 2012
Bafana Bafana edged closer to qualification for the 2012 African Cup of Nations with a hard-fought draw against Egypt in Cairo on Sunday, while killing off the qualification hopes of the three-time continental defending champions. »
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