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Chad le Clos continued his fine form in the Fina/Arena World Cup series at the "Water Cube" in Beijing on Wednesday, completing a six gold, one silver medal haul that leaves him well placed to become South Africa's third overall World Cup winner.

A group of students recently combined adventure with environmental activism by hiking, cycling and kayaking the route of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, stopping along the way to educate rural schools about water conservation.
• New solutions for water conservation

South Africa’s online ticketing industry looks set for a major overhaul, with a new social media application becoming available, and more opportunities opening up for smaller players.
• E-commerce now more accessible

Habitat for Humanity’s annual Corporate Blitz Build week has resulted in new homes for 44 families in poor communities around South Africa.
• Drive to help clear housing backlog

The South African Rooibos Council is participating in an international project to improve the export competitiveness of rooibos, one of the country's best-known products and, as a tea, a sought-after local and international beverage.

The South African Rooibos Council is participating in an international project to improve the export competitiveness of rooibos, one of the country's most well-known products and as a tea, a sought-after local and international beverage.
• South Africa develops rooibos flavour wheel

Nelson Mandela will receive a gift of a different kind for his 93rd birthday, with the inaugural Annual Nelson Mandela Children's Parliament to be hosted at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature on Friday, ahead of the great man's birthday on Monday.

Former teacher Tumisho Mohlabane is helping elderly citizens on Johannesburg’s West Rand to take better care of their health and wellness.
• Playing a part to clothe children

A local textile designer is getting South Africans involved in producing one-of-a-kind t-shirts for needy children.
• Play Your Part: make SA even better

South Africa is working to address the challenges facing its aviation industry, including reviewing the funding models for Airports Company SA and the Air Traffic and Navigation Services, and establishing a full-time regulator for the sector.