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22 monuments for 22 years of freedom

There are a significant number of monuments to peace and freedom scattered across South Africa – not surprising given its long history of struggle against oppression. With April marking the 22nd anniversary of South Africa’s freedom, we will showcase 22 monuments that pay homage to those who made this country great.

Cooking in Cariema Isaacs’ Cape Malay kitchen

Cape Malay cooking has left its unique mark on South Africa’s collective heritage. It is known and loved across the country. Cariema Isaacs, author...

Remembering Boutros Boutros-Ghali

It was a tricky global environment when Boutros Boutros-Ghali became the secretary-general of the United Nations in 1992. The world was emerging from the Cold War and countries were redefining relationships with each other. He navigated a new path for the organisation.

Miss Earth South Africa is ready to take on the world

miss earth thumbDeforestation is a cause close to the heart of Carla Viktor, Miss Earth South Africa. She has devoted much energy to tree planting, and will be taking her message to the international Miss Earth competition, where she will be an ambassador for South Africa's earth warriors.

South Africa wins Media Tenor Africa Country Image Award

Media Tenor's Africa Country Image Award was presented to Brand South Africa chairperson Chichi Maponya in Vienna, Austria, on Friday 20 February.

21 years on, SA remains ‘lesson in nuclear disarmament’

South Africa dismantled its nuclear weapons programme in 1993 - and the country's progressive disarmament policies continue to play a significant role in the global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime.

Blake and friends bring pop-classical mix to stage

The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra and Icelandic tenor Gardar Cortes will perform with the award-winning British trio at a series of concerts that promise to combine opera, classical, musicals and pop harmonies.

South African street artist Faith47 paints the world

Faith47's work in London   By Anne Taylor 5 June 2014 South African artist Faith47 has recently been featured in a piece about female street artists in the New...

South Africa explains expulsion of Rwandan diplomats

South Africa's recent decision to expel four Rwandan diplomats and one from Burundi was taken unemotionally, based on evidence of criminality and guided by the country's Constitution and international laws of conduct, International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said on Tuesday.

Phillip Tobias dies

Leading South African palaeo-anthropologist Phillip Tobias, who died at the age of 86, will be remembered for his love of people and humanity.
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