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South Africa raises women’s health awareness at UN

While in New York City for the 70th sessions of the United Nation General Assembly, South Africa's first lady, Thobeka Madiba-Zuma, has used the global platform to raise awareness of women's health issues, especially cervical and breast cancer, and HIV/Aids prevention and treatment.

Celebrating ubuntu at New York’s Carnegie Hall

Music, art and film will feature in a three-week long festival focusing on South Africa at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City. It will feature renowned artists like Hugh Masekela and Abdullah Ibrahim, as well as sopranos making their New York debuts.