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Thojane Organic Farm combines traditional African knowledge systems with supportive permaculture techniques to produce retail-worthy organic produce. The small-scale farm, run by PhD candidate Kenalemang Kgoroeadira, also provides the surrounding communities with nutrient-rich food, and a sustainable source of income.

In a small village outside Kruger National Park, education, health care, employment and sustainability are key. Along with wildlife conservation, a safari lodge is putting into practice its social principles in creating a positive culture within the community.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth was presented with a gold medallion minted in honour of the late Nelson Mandela as she made South Africa's exhibit the first stop of her tour of the Chelsea Flower Show in London on Tuesday.

Many white commercial farmers see the land-claim process as an attack. For black claimants fighting to get back land stolen by the apartheid government, it's about being made whole again. On Bosparadys farm in North West province, the two are trying to find a third way.

South Africa's national orders reflect the inclusiveness and diversity of a democratic South Africa, our people and our place in the African continent - in essence, the spirit of a free country where a culture of human rights prevails.

South Africa's national orders reflect the inclusiveness and diversity of a democratic South Africa, our people and our place in the African continent - in essence, the spirit of a free country where a culture of human rights prevails.

A South African innovation is a world first. The Hygizone extraction system removes odours and bacteria directly from the toilet, making sanitation more hygienic and reducing reliance on ordinary cleaners and air fresheners. It's good for the world, your health, and your nose.

In the 19th century, Charles Darwin predicted that the origins of humankind would be traced back to Africa. With its rich fossil finds, the latest a new species called Australopithecus sebida, it seems the cradle is rightfully known as the birthplace of humanity.
• SA unearths new human ancestor

South Africa’s first commercial green star-rated building has been unveiled. The cutting-edge building, situated in the business district of Sandton, features numerous innovations that have earned it five green stars from the Green Building Council of South Africa. 
• Top green rating for SA building

South Africa's first commercial green star-rated building has been unveiled. The E block in Upper Grayston, a small multi-purpose development in Johannesburg's Sandton business district, is the first small office building to receive five green stars from the Green Building Council of SA.