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Trailblazer: David Kramer

David Kramer is not your average museum curator. Thanks to his vision, what used to be the Electric Warehouse in Newtown, Johannesburg has been transformed into the revolutionary Sci-Bono Discovery Centre - the largest of its kind in Africa.

Community Builder: Anne Siroky

After sustaining a back injury in 2001, SA's former number one beach volleyballer translated her passion for sport into a youth mentoring programme that has already reached over 10 000 children in the Western Cape.

Dept urges action on fuel security

A senior Minerals and Energy official has urged members of Parliament to approve the construction of a new multi-product pipeline between Durban and Gauteng province in order to avoid future fuel shortages in the country.

SA paddlers shine at World Cup

The South African sprint canoeing team posted its best ever international results at the Duisburg Sprint World Cup in Germany at the weekend, with Bridgitte Hartley achieving a stunning silver medal in the women's 1 000 metres K1 A final.

US buys more SA armoured vehicles

South Africa-based Land Systems OMC is to manufacture 111 RG-31 mine-protected personnel carriers for the US Army. The RG-31 is the mine-protected vehicle of choice for peacekeepers, with an all-steel welded monocoque hull that protects its crew from both anti-personnel fire and anti-tank mines.

Gautrain steaming ahead

Gauteng’s controversial Gautrain project looks like it will arrive at the station on time with the announcement that the first phase of the project will come into operation a mere two weeks before the 2010 Fifa World Cup kicks off.

Young people, develop yourselves: Mbeki

Young South Africans can honour the memories of the fallen victims of South Africa's democratic revolution by focusing on education and personal skills development, says President Thabo Mbeki.

Photo library: Countryside 13

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Shvetsov in record Comrades run

The 2008 Comrades Marathon produced some significant milestones, including a new men's "up run" record by Russia's Leonid Shvetsov, and an astounding new record for the most Comrades completed - by a man who first ran the race in 1961.

Media Forum debates Brand South Africa

The 2008 International Media Forum South Africa brought together journalists, marketing specialists and government officials to discuss ways to improve media relations and the branding of South Africa.