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PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT HICHILEMA OF REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and people of SouthAfrica, offered his warm congratulations to...
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA MOURNS PASSING OF PRESIDENT MUGABE
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the government and people of South Africa expressed his sincere condolences to the people and government of...
Why invest in South Africa?
With its wealth of minerals, South Africa is one of the most resource-rich regions on the planet. Add to this its sophisticated financial sector...
Youth urged to use science, technology and innovation for change
More than 300 young people engaged with the government and other institutions at an indaba focused on creating opportunities relating to science, technology and...
South African products: names protected under new agreement
The names of a selection of South African products are now protected under a new agreement with the European Union (EU). It follows from...
South Africa: open for business
South Africa has enormous potential as an investment destination, offering a unique
combination of highly developed first world economic infrastructure with a vibrant
emerging market economy.
Africa’s longest suspension bridge
The Maputo-Catembe Bridge being built across Maputo Bay will boost trade and tourism between
Mozambique and South Africa by cutting travel time between the two nations. Construction, the
first part of a three-phase road development project, is scheduled for completion in 2017.
Clegg in concert to raise funds for TB
Johnny Clegg, one of South Africa's most beloved musicians, continues his philanthropic work - this time raising funds for the Treatment Action Campaign's operation towards tuberculosis eradication. A host of fellow musicians will be on stage alongside Clegg.
South Africa tackles water issues
Scientists agree that South Africa is experiencing a water crisis, although the issue is more
quality and quantity, they point out. The government is looking at a range of solutions, and has
issued a tender to develop an Integrated Water Quality Management Strategy.
SADC Special Force may be on the way
South African Development Community representatives are meeting in Zimbabwe to discuss a
SADC Special Force, first mooted in 2007. Training exercises have already been held in Angola
and Namibia, according to news reports. The service will contribute to the African Union force.
