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This month, South Africa commemorates two decades of democratic freedom in the country and reflects on the journey taken to create a more equitable society for all citizens, says Phumla Williams, CEO of Government Communication and Information System (GCIS).

With Human Rights Month under way, the government has encouraged South African parents and communities to engage in conversations around children's rights, and to teach children to speak up when they feel that their rights have been violated.

With Human Rights Month under way, the government has encouraged South African parents and communities to engage in conversations around children's rights, and to teach children to speak up when they feel that their rights have been violated.

On Fridays, keep your South African flag flying. The days have been given over to marking the countdown to the 20th anniversary of democracy in the country. Called Freedom Friday, people are encouraged to show their pride on the day.

South Africa's third 24-hour news channel, Africa News Network 7 (ANN7), went live on DStv channel 405 on Wednesday, with the government welcoming it as a boost for media diversity in the country.

The South African government has warned the instigators of violence directed at African immigrants that they will face the full might of the law, following the swift arrest of around 100 people suspected to be involved in looting foreign-owned shops in townships in Gauteng province over the past few days.

South Africans from all walks of life took to the social networks over the weekend to mourn the sudden passing of radio and television journalist Vuyo Mbuli, who for decades has been a constant presence in many homes, tackling critical issues with vigour and charm.

7.3-million tourists in 2010, 5-million HIV/Aids tests since April, 400 000 more people with running water, R9-billion for job creation, R20-billion in tax breaks to boost manufacturing ... take a quick run-through of the figures contained in President Jacob Zuma's 2011 State of the Nation address.

The government has clarified issues around South Africa's proposed new country slogan, "More Than You Imagine", following media reports questioning both its development costs and its originality.
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