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The SEED Initiative, a UN Environmental Programme project, has rewarded six South African entrepreneurs and development organisations for their contribution to building a viable green economy.

Six South African entrepreneurs and development organisations have received international recognition from the SEED Initiative for helping to build a green economy.
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What languages do South Africans speak? Is South Africa a democracy? Are there big cities with modern amenities? Are the roads tarred? How far will my money go? ... You've got three minutes to spare? Here's the lowdown on why South Africa's going to surprise you.

The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has applauded Sunday Times’ decision to publish versions in isiZulu to promote wider use of the country’s other official languages.

Despite its poverty and lack of services, its housing shortage and hunger, there is a resilience and optimism in Ivory Park that is hard to beat. Lesego Madumo reports on a township north-east of Johannesburg.

South African hit movie White Wedding is currently showing in the US to rave reviews. Jann Turner, who directed and jointly wrote and produced the film, writes about the place that inspired it - South Africa.

South African hit movie White Wedding is now showing in the US to rave reviews. Jann Turner, who directed and jointly wrote and produced the film, writes about the place that inspired it – South Africa.

South Africans are hauling out their firewood and readying their tongs for the sixth annual National Braai Day, a lip-smacking occasion on 24 September 2010 that coincides with Heritage Day.
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The bustling Eastern Cape agricultural town of Cradock is set to be tickled pink over the first weekend in October as Fish River Canow Marathon entrants raise funds for cancer.
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With catchy and crude beats, pre-pubescent bodies, gold teeth, tattoos and mean-looking mullets, hilarious trio Die Antwoord have become one of South Africa’s hottest – and most unlikely – exports.