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Mandela centenary coin unveiled
South Africa celebrates the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela throughout 2018; the commemoration begins this month with the announcement of a new...
Young South African leaders honoured by the queen
Set up in 2014, the Queen Elizabeth II Young Leaders programme honours exceptional youth leaders in Commonwealth countries. This year, three South Africans have...
A wild beard and fierce convictions
Many voices brought down apartheid, and writer Cornelius Thomas is determined the less-famous activists will also be remembered for their participation in the struggle.
• Cultural group writes own history
South Africa marks queen’s 90th with Krugerrand
To commemorate Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday, a special edition of the famous Krugerrand is released. With only 260 coins available, it has a unique feature reading "QEII 90" on the reverse side of the coin, above the iconic springbok.
South African opera star sings for the queen
Pretoria-born opera singer Simphiwe Simon Shibambu performed for Queen Elizabeth II at a
Celebration of the Commonwealth service held in London's Westminster. Shibambu performed a
dazzling version of the evocative Click Song, traditionally sung at weddings.
Springboks meet the queen
As host country of the Rugby World Cup, England put its best foot forward when Queen Elizabeth held a reception at Buckingham Palace in London for the Rugby World Cup with players, officials and supporters. Springbok Bryan Habana said it was a massive honour and privilege.
Kirstenbosch wins again at Chelsea
Despite delivery problems that meant the feature plants for the exhibit never arrived in London,
the South African National Biodiversity Institute Kirstenbosch team collected a Silver Gilt award
at the annual international flower show. Once again, the display shows South Africa's beauty.
Showcasing South Africa’s fantastical florals
In honour of its 30th anniversary, Ardmore Ceramic Art is launching a range of fabrics at the
Design Indaba Expo, which opens in Cape Town on Friday. The design translates South Africa's
vibrant flora and fauna on to fabric with pattern, colour and humour.
SS Mendi tragedy on stage at the Soweto Theatre
On 21 February 1917, the SS Mendi troopship carrying more than 800 black South African men sank off the Isle of Wight in the British Channel. The bravery of the men as they stared death in the face is portrayed on staged at the Soweto Theatre.
SS Mendi tragedy on stage at the Soweto Theatre
On 21 February 1917, the SS Mendi troopship carrying more than 800 black South African men sank off the Isle of Wight in the British Channel. The bravery of the men as they stared death in the face is portrayed on staged at the Soweto Theatre.