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After returning a profit for the first time in a decade, the state-owned arms manufacturer Denel looks set to turn the tide on financial losses and dependence on the government for capital.
• Rooivalk gets its wings

South Africa is a global leader in sports tourism, but this industry can be further maximised through greater marketing efforts and the alignment of sporting events with business tourism.
• SA becomes business tourism hub

Fitness scientist and former Wits lecturer Claire Nicholson has developed a programme to encourage schoolchildren to become active, stay healthy, and avoid weight problems.
• Playing the dream

Enoch Mankayi Sontonga died in obscurity on 18 April 106 years ago, aged just 33. But he left an indelible legacy. His hymn “Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika” (God bless Africa) went on to become the continent’s most famous anthem of black struggle against oppression.
• Building bridges with classical music

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir’s recent visit to the country’s south region is being seen as a possible sign that the upcoming referendum will be peaceful, and its outcomes will be accepted by the different parties.

Since 1990, South Africa has been a noisy place. After decades of apartheid censorship, the lifting of restrictions on the media led to a cacophony of debate. For the first time in centuries, everyone in the country could be heard, and the result was sometimes deafening, writes Anton Harber.

Since 1990, South Africa has been a noisy place. After decades of apartheid censorship, the lifting of restrictions on the media led to a cacophony of debate. For the first time in centuries, everyone could be heard, and it was sometimes deafening, writes Anton Harber.
• Tutu speaks out for press freedom

Volkswagen South Africa has opened three new state-of-the-art production training centres at its Uitenhage plant, as part of the company's commitment to spend more than R400-million on training and skills development between now and 2010.

I love those moments, even in the now not-so-new South Africa, when I picture the architect of apartheid, that evil old pig-dog Hendrik Verwoerd, turning in his grave, writes Bridget Hilton-Barber.

South African diver Mike Rutzen is able to hypnotise great white sharks, a remarkable technique he hopes will not only help improve the image of these endangered creatures, but also make marine research safer and more humane.