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We have an obligation to vote: Mbeki
Thabo Mbeki was among those who cast their special votes on Tuesday. The former president, who will be in Nigeria for the World Economic Forum on Africa summit on Wednesday, urged his fellow South Africans to go out and vote, saying: "We have an obligation to those thousands who died for this freedom".
Sowetan Dialogues: positive thinking for success
Nelspruit youth listen attentively to the panelistsSOME 50 community members, mostly youngsters, attended the Sowetan Dialogues at the Ehlanzeni FET Collage in Nelspruit on...
Oliver Awards honours South Africa’s black business leaders
The 13th annual Oliver Empowerment Awards recognises South African companies and business leaders making affirmative action policies work to create jobs, build the economy, and encourage a culture of entrepreneurship.
Smiling, Mandela looks over at Parliament
The bronze bust of Nelson Mandela, unveiled on Monday outside the National Assembly in Cape Town. Photo: GCIS By Anne Taylor
29 April 2014There's so much...
New Brand SA advert celebrates 20 Years ‘with pride, wonder’
It is time to pause, take breath and appreciate the miracle of South Africa; twenty years into the life of the nation, it is time to praise a bold, exciting country
Mandela bust unveiled outside Parliament
The unveiling of the bust of a smiling Nelson Mandela outside the National Assembly
in Cape Town - "something which would have been unthinkable 20 years ago" -
underscored Parliament's commitment to uphold the legacy of the former
statesman, President Jacob Zuma said on Monday.
Bafana to face Nigeria in Afcon qualifiers
Bafana Bafana have been drawn to face their nemesis Nigeria in qualification for the
2015 Africa Cup of Nations, to be hosted by Morocco. South Africa will also face
Sudan as well as the winner of a four-way competition between Namibia, DR
Congo (Brazzaville), Libya and Rwanda for the final place in Group A.
Mandela bust unveiled outside Parliament
The unveiling of the bust of a smiling Nelson Mandela outside the National Assembly
in Cape Town - "something which would have been unthinkable 20 years ago" -
underscored Parliament's commitment to uphold the legacy of the former
statesman, President Jacob Zuma said on Monday.
20 years of freedom: reason to celebrate
As the country marks its first 20 years of freedom, Bathandwa Mbola reflects on how far we have come, and explains why she personally will be celebrating "being part of this big, vibrant and colourful family called South Africa".
South Africa ‘deserves to celebrate’
South Africa's celebration of 20 years of democracy is hard earned and well
deserved, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said at a ceremony to mark the historic occasion at South Africa House in London on Thursday.
