South Africa, Topnews
15. April 2009
15 April 1996: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission begins
On 15 April 1996, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, under Chairman Archbishop Desmond Tutu, began its first formal hearings in East London. The South African TRC was set up by...
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27. March 2009
Bafana packed with firepower
For the first time in a long while, Joel Santana has plenty of attacking options for Saturday's Nelson Mandela Challenge between South Africa and Norway (Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, 3pm). Benni...
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27. March 2009
SA bestows National Orders
Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro and astute businessman and former politician Cyril Ramaphosa are amongst the 28 recipients of the prestigious National Orders from the South African government on 27...
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27. March 2009
Gautrain drives employment growth
The Gautrain is expected to create about 148 000 direct, indirect and induced jobs over the next twenty years. Of this, a total of 93 000 direct, indirect and induced employment will be created...
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27. March 2009
Internet access to double in next five years
South Africa’s Internet population is expected to grow as much in the next five years as it has in the 15 years since the Internet became commercially available in South Africa. The increased growth...
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26. March 2009
South Africa to host 2009 Indian Cricket Premier League
In yet another vote of confidence in South Africa's ability to host international sporting events, SA was today named the host of the 2009 Indian Premier League tournament, due to start next month....
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24. March 2009
Presidency Launches Children's Website
A colourful animated and user-friendly website (www.thepresidency.gov.za/kids) was launched at the Union Buildings on Monday, with the aim of...
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