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President Jacob Zuma delivered his State of the Nation address last night, but it wasn't just his speech that caught people's attention. Take a...

(Image: Getty Images)   State of the Nation Address 2016: full speech State of the Nation Address by Jacob G Zuma, President of the Republic of South...

South African satirists Pieter-Dirk Uys, Chester Missing and Loyiso Gola, Irish comic Dylan Moran, musicians Ray Phiri and Thandiswa Mazwai all feature on this year's programme for the National Arts Festival, which will be held in Grahamstown in July.

South Africa will roll out the red carpet for 29 heads of state, nine deputy and seven former heads of state, two monarchs and a host of other dignitaries at Jacob Zuma's inauguration for a second term as President of South Africa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Saturday.

South Africa will roll out the red carpet for 29 heads of state, nine deputy and seven former heads of state, two monarchs and a host of other dignitaries at Jacob Zuma's inauguration for a second term as President of South Africa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Saturday.

The first fashion film festival in South Africa has been planned for Cape Town. Submissions have been called for the Mercedes-Benz Bokeh International Fashion Film Festival. And the winning film will be nominated for the International Fashion Film Awards in Hollywood.

Martha Letsoalo and Julie Hadley, the two dynamic women who founded Heartfelt, a social enterprise based in Makapanstad, North West Province have been awarded the 2012 Glamour 'Women of the Year' award.

For years Malian women have been earning a living from their beautiful hand-dyed bazin fabrics – and have established an international reputation for the quality of their products.
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Launched earlier in February, the Gauteng Premier's Hotline is the latest to join a group of similar dedicated government-run call centres across the country, all aimed at dealing with service delivery challenges.
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The recent 2011 Brand Africa Forum, sponsored by Brand South Africa and Brand Leadership Academy, saw African and global thought leaders and decision-makers coming together to debate how the continent can drive growth, reputation and competitiveness.
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