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Gift of the Givers: 25 years of philanthropy: Ahmed Bham
In a series of five articles, we share stories from Gift of the Givers volunteers in their own words as the organisation marks its...
Gift of the Givers 25 years of philanthropy: Dr Livan Meneses-Turino
In a series of five articles, we share stories from Gift of the Givers volunteers in their own words as the organisation marks its...
All South Africans in Nepal safe after quake
President Jacob Zuma has sent his condolences to Nepal after Saturday's 7.9 magnitude
earthquake left an estimated 5 000 dead. The Department of International Relations and Co-
operation has meanwhile confirmed that all the South Africans in the region have been accounted
for.
Klerksdorp earthquake: mining or nature?
The recent earthquake in South Africa's North West province was most likely a natural earthquake triggered by decades of mining activity, and might require a rethink of building codes in mining areas, experts said during a recent panel discussion hosted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.
Time-travelling SKA to look back at the birth of stars
Foreign journalists touring South Africa's centres of innovation excellence were given an inside look at the country's Square Kilometre Array project, an international effort to build the largest and most sensitive radio telescope in the world, two-thirds of which are being built right here.
South Africa, Chile eye increased trade
Cooperation in trade and investment and the avoidance of double taxation formed part of discussions at the fourth Joint Consultative Mechanism meeting between South Africa and Chile on Friday.
SA sends condolences to Turkey
South African President Jacob Zuma has expressed his "deepest sympathy and condolences" to the people and government of Turkey after a devastating earthquake struck the eastern part of the country on Sunday.
IMF raises SA growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund has raised its growth forecast for South Africa in its latest World Economic Outlook, exceeding an upgraded forecast for emerging and developing economies as a whole, and in contrast to a lowered forecast for advanced economies.
‘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.
South African stars to aid Japan relief efforts
South African celebrities will be hosting a fundraiser on 27 March 2011 to help Japanese earthquake and tsunami survivors. The event, called Aid4JapanSA, will take place at The Zone in Rosebank, northern Johannesburg.
• South African rescue team heading to Japan