18-JUN-12·	President Zuma in Mexico for G20 Summit
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	South Africa is the only African country participating in the meeting of the 20 most powerful leaders and will seek to remind the world about the continent’s development agenda.

28-OCT-11·	Leading math sciences education across Africa
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	Winners of the 2010 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) awards have reiterated the importance of top-level mathematical science training on the African continent.

04-MAY-11·	World Economic Forum on Africa opens in Cape Town
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	"Shaping Africa’s Role in the New Reality" is the theme of the 21st World Economic Forum, opening at the International Conference Centre in Cape Town. Lead minister for WEF, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, explains that South Africa is now redefining its role, moving past and building on its reputation for a rich cultural heritage, the country is now emphasising achievements in the fields of science and technology, innovation and financial services.

23-FEB-11·	New world order an opportunity for SA – Gordhan
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	The burgeoning economic growth of Africa and the Bric countries represent an “epoch-changing” shift in the global economy and an opportunity for South Africa, the Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan said in his Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday.

10-JAN-11·	Learnership/Qualification benefits the Siyathembana way…..
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	We at Siyathembana, after offering learner ships/qualifications for companies to employed 18.1 and unemployed 18.2 learners for the past four years have had great success in the way forward by really harnessing the concept, “Learn while you Earn”.

23-NOV-10·	SA hosts world's auditors general
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	Many people in the world of work have have experienced the trepidation when a number of auditors descend upon the office, asking for their files and records, and investigating whether the company is compliant with various requiremen ts. If you've ever wondered about the value of auditors, South Africa's Auditor General Terence Nombembe is hosting over 600 of his counterparts and finance ministers from around the world. They're here for the 20th congress of the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) and will be looking at the value and benefits of having auditors general, environmental auditing and sustainable development.

21-OCT-10·	World Statistics Day
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	The date 20.10.2010 marked the first World Statistics Day - declared by the United Nations. Statistics are vital to planning for economic and social development. Stats SA has committed to developing and providing, over the next 5 years, all required statistics, and ensuring that they are fit for use.

05-OCT-10·	South Africa marks World Teachers Day
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	Celebrated annually on 5 October, World Teacher's Day aims to raise awareness and appreciation for the contribution that teachers make to education. South Africa joined the rest of the world in marking World Teacher's Day. For details of the educator awards ...

05-OCT-10·	Close to 400,000 visitors arrived for World Cup
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	According to figures released by Grant Thornton, close to 400,000 visitors arrived in South Africa during the FIFA World Cup tournament, and the tourism sector benefitted from approximately R30,000 per person - a total of R38 billion. For details ...

29-SEP-10·	Bigger voice for SA in world economy
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	South Africa will assume the influential chairmanship of the INTOSAI - which is the second biggest institution after the United Nations - in November this year when it will host the 20th INTOSAI congress in Sandton, Johannesburg, this year. For details ...

23-SEP-10·	SA comes out tops in FIFA surveys
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	Two FIFA surveys have shown how much South Africa benefited from the World Cup - international visitors appreciated the stadiums, and would recommend South Africa to family and friends for a visit, and South Africans demonstrating a defiant pride. For more explanation ...

10-SEP-10·	SACTWU to meet SARU & CSA on World Cup procurement
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	SACTWU is planning ahead seeking ways to use the two 2011 World Cups to promote economic growth and job creation in South Africa - and SARU and CSA procurement departments are top of their list.

07-SEP-10·	World Cup benefitted Government tourism industry relations
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	Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk assures that government will engage with tourism industry on building capacity, development of a National Tourism Sector Strategy and a new Tourism Bill.

18-AUG-10·	SIFE UP to represent South Africa in the SIFE World Cup
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	The SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) University of Pretoria team will compete in the SIFE World Cup in California in October 2010. For more details of the student projects and the competition

04-AUG-10·	Dti to lead business delegation to China
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	Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Maria Ntuli is to lead a 35-member business delegation to the World Expo 2010 in China. Ntuli will address a business seminar where presentations on trade and investment opportunities available in both countries will feature.

25-JUL-10·	World Cup an example of ‘excellent’ service
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	The recent success of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has provided an example of how the public sector can work together across spheres to deliver a world-class event, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

24-JUL-10·	World Cup’s boost for GDP higher than expected
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	Government estimates that the 2010 FIFA World Cup added a full percentage more to the country’s growth, when spending on stadiums and infrastructure was taken into account. Initially Government estimated that the World Cup would add 0.5 percentage points to annual growth this year.

20-JUL-10·	World Cup has shown SA how to deliver
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	The World Cup was “almost like a second liberation” for South Africa and has shown the world and the country’s citizens that South Africans can deliver a world class event, says LOC boss Danny Jordaan.

16-JUL-10·	SA to score from World Cup spin-offs
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	The month-long football frenzy might be over, but South Africans can be assured that some of the systems that added to its success will not be lost. Transport infrastructure, health, policing, justice, finance as well as immigration services were world-class, proving to the 1.4 million visitors who converged on our shores for the biggest sporting party ever that South Africa could deliver.

16-JUL-10·	Police to build on World Cup success
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	Senior police officials say the crime situation in the country will not be given a chance to go back to where it was before the 2010 World Cup. Policing cannot be on the same scale as was happening during the tournament, but definitely crime can't go back to the same level as it was happening before the World Cup said Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.

14-JUL-10·	Government & business to hold Lekgotla
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	Government, in collaboration with the business sector, is planning a lekgotla that will look into how best the country can take advantage of the positive opportunities created by the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

13-JUL-10·	SA citizens “true stars” of the World Cup - Zuma
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	The people of South Africa were the “true stars” of the World Cup, after they united to prove that South Africa was capable of hosting a world class event.

13-JUL-10·	SA an example for Africa - Blatter
	Posted by | world
	FIFA President, Sepp Blatter, has given South Africa 9 out of 10 for organising a successful World Cup.

13-JUL-10·	Well done organizers, South Africans - Sacci
	Posted by | world
	The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry has congratulated the people and organisers of the successful hosting of the first Soccer World Cup on African soil. We need now to turn our focus from Soccer World Cup 2010 to Opportunities 2010.

12-JUL-10·	World Cup brings in additional income
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	The World Cup has brought additional income earning opportunities boosting job creation, says Consumer Assist.

12-JUL-10·	Leaders unite to boost education
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	The lasting legacy of the first World Cup on African soil should be that of education. Addressing heads of state during the 1Goal: Education for All Summit in Pretoria, President Jacob Zuma said there was no greater legacy than that of education.

12-JUL-10·	Spain crowned World Cup champs
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	A late goal by Andres Inestia ensured the first ever World Cup victory for Spain as the La Roja battled it out with the Netherlands in the final of South Africa’s first ever FIFA World Cup on Sunday 11 July 2010.

11-JUL-10·	Zuma praises SA for hosting successful World Cup
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	Government will soon launch a programme to thank South Africans for the role they played in making the World Cup successful.

10-JUL-10·	Use World Cup income for development-Jordaan
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	World Cup organising committee boss Danny Jordaan called on the South African Football Association (SAFA) to use the millions of rands generated by the tournament to develop grass roots soccer in South Africa.

10-JUL-10·	World Cup instilled national pride- Zuma
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	The hosting of the FIFA World Cup has effectively rebranded South Africa, transforming perceptions of the country's capacity and instilling immense national pride, says President Jacob Zuma.

10-JUL-10·	SACTWU rescues matriculants with maths,physics,life sciences, accounting and English language
	Posted by | world
	Whilst other people have been enjoying the excitement of the FIFA Soccer World Cup, 98 matriculants have been taking extra lessons to prepare for the matric exams.

08-JUL-10·	Peruvian nationals arrested for theft
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	Swift action by police has seen two Peruvian nationals, believed to be part of an international syndicate robbing tourists at malls, ATMs and restaurants during the World Cup. Eastern Cape police are now on the hunt for the remaining four men they believe are also part of the syndicate.

08-JUL-10·	Gordhan to meet AG, Scopa over 2010 ticket saga
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	Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is to meet with the Auditor-General as well as the chairman of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) over purchases of World Cup tickets by government and its entities.

07-JUL-10·	LOC promises “colourful” closing ceremony
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	A combination of fireworks and the latest light effects technology will mark the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday night, organisers said. The ceremony, to be broadcast to millions of TV viewers world-wide, will take place at Soccer City Stadium from 18:30.

07-JUL-10·	Zuma drums support for 1Goal
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	President Jacob Zuma has called on soccer fans to help make the legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup last beyond the soccer spectacular by supporting the 1Goal initiative. Zuma says the World Cup must focus global attention on "education for all,” with a planned summit on the cards to solidify this.

06-JUL-10·	World Cup shows SA key world player
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	Addressing international portfolio managers, President Jacob Zuma stated that the World Cup has helped to market the country as a key world player, and urged that they investigate the country's many investment opportunities. He also called for a change in the election of IMF and World Bank heads.

06-JUL-10·	World Cup coverage boosts SA tourism
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	The positive global media coverage South Africa has received during the 2010 World Cup has exceeded all expectations and will benefit the country’s tourism industry long after the tournament ends.

06-JUL-10·	Over a million visit SA
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	Over a million visitors have come through South Africa’s gates from 1 June to 1 July 2010 - 1 020 321 compared to the 819 495 in the same period last year representing an increase of 25 percent, says the Department of Home Affairs.

02-JUL-10·	Angela merkel to attend quarter-final
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	The presence of German chancellor, Angela Merkel, in the quarter-final clash between her country and Argentina will be a major boost to the German players, says team captain, Philipp Lahm.

02-JUL-10·	Gordhan counts World Cup benefits
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	As the FIFA World Cup draws to an end next weekend, the economic and social benefits created by the event will continue to benefit South African long after the visitors have left the country, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

02-JUL-10·	Blatter commends SA for hospitality
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	FIFA President Sepp Blatter has commended the people of South Africa for the hospitality shown towards visitors who descended on the country for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

02-JUL-10·	FIFA shows racism red card
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	FIFA will use the World Cup quarter-final matches to fight racism in football and has called on the billions of people around the world to support the campaign which starts on 2 July 2010.

02-JUL-10·	Pending Eskom strike illegal
	Posted by | world
	Power utility, Eskom, says the impending strike action by its workers would be illegal and unprotected.

02-JUL-10·	International visitors flock to SA
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	Airline liaison officers deployed by the Home Affairs Department at airports in Amsterdam, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Lagos, London, Mumbai and Nairobi had weeded out 180 passengers and prevented them from entering South Africa. Almost 1 million foreign nationals visited South Africa during June 2010, including 24 serving and former Heads of State and Government.

30-JUN-10·	Limpopo police proud of safe World Cup
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	The final game in Polokwane was played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on 24 June 2010 and Limpopo police say they are proud to have delivered a safe and secure 2010 FIFA World Cup in the province.

30-JUN-10·	Trespassing English fan pays price
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	British soccer fan Joseph Pavlos’ legal woes in South Africa are officially over after he paid a fine for trespassing into the English team’s dressing room. According to police spokeswoman Brigadier Sally de Beer, Joseph paid an admission of guilt fine of R750. The journalist accused of "orchestrating the security breach had his case adjourned until 7 July 2010.

30-JUN-10·	FIFA support development football
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	FIDA has committed more the $70million (about R560 million) towards the development of football in Africa since South Africa was announced as a winning bidder in 2004. 53 football turfs are being built across the African continent as part of the “win in Africa with Africa” initiative.

30-JUN-10·	Trophy theft and journalist set-up
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	The World Cup has given the Police some interesting challenges: they are investigating the theft of seven replic trophies - although there are no signs of break-ins at the office; and the apparent desperation of a British journalist to obtain a "bad security" story, by setting up a dressing room invasion.

29-JUN-10·	Dressing room security breach was “orchestrated”
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	Simon Wright, a reporter with the UK Sunday Mirror, who had published articles before the World Cup raising concerns about SA security, was arrested by SA police for defeating the ends of justice and flouting provisions of the Immigration Act. He allegedly “orchestrated” the incident at the Cape Town Stadium, where British fan Pavlos Joseph trespassed into the English team’s dressing room. “Police strongly believe the motive was to put the World Cup security in a bad light."

29-JUN-10·	World Cup finals now police priority
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	With the security success of the opening ceremony and high profile matches behind them, police are now preparing for the last major test of the 2010 FIFA World Cup – the final match and closing ceremony. Importantly, Commissioner Cele believes that the money, training and methodology used to prepare for the World Cup will be sustainable - policing will continue at the same speed and intensity.

29-JUN-10·	SA’s soccer history on display
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	The Bloemfontein National Museum’s soccer showpiece is attracting numerous visitors, both local and international, as every visitor is taken by the rich culture and history of soccer in the Free State and South Africa.

28-JUN-10·	World leaders aim to cut deficits
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	Leaders of the world's biggest countries have pledged to halve budget deficits by 2013 and stabilise or reduce government debt by 2016.

28-JUN-10·	High-risk patients urged to get shots
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	The Department of Health has urged high-risk patients to visit their nearest public health facility to get vaccinated against H1N1 influenza. People who are diabetic, pregnant or have HIV and AIDS are urged to go to any public facility to be vaccinated - the department is still continuing with its vaccination campaign for H1N1 influenza for all people at risk, as a preventative measure.

28-JUN-10·	Football for Hope centres on track
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	As one of the major legacy initiatives of the FIFA 2010 World Cup legacy, football body FIFA says it is on track to roll out about 20 Football for Hope centres across Africa after this year’s World Cup.

28-JUN-10·	S Africans can hold heads high
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	“Our participation in the matches saw us shine as gallant, but fair fighters. We did not make it to the final 16, but we can all hold our heads high after our performances both on and off the field.” Reporting on the statement from the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

27-JUN-10·	Fan Fests attract 3 million in two weeks
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	FIFA local and international Fan Fest venues have attracted 3 million fans since the start of the World Cup in South Africa two weeks ago.

26-JUN-10·	World Cup will create positive image of Africa - Ibrahim
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	Speaking at the 11th Fortune Global Forum in Cape Town, Mo Ibrahim said the World Cup has helped to show the world a more positive picture of Africa - a glowing picture of a continent that in past has too often been characterised in the media as a basket case. Rob Davies said that not only are we a source of new investment opportunities, but also a source of new ideas.

26-JUN-10·	SA surpasses all expectations and targets - now future "Plan B"
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	In the preparation to the World Cup, the media of many countries - notably the English language press - suggested that SA weren't able to host the World Cup and there was talk of a Plan B, where Australia would step in. Could that have been wishful thinking by the many ex-South Africans in Australia? Now after it surpasses all expectations and targets, there are jokes that SA is the future FIFA Plan B. Read on.....

25-JUN-10·	Japanese royalty meets with the Deputy President
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	It was a royal affair at Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe’s residence when Japanese Princess Takamado presented him with a soccer t-shirt autographed by the Japanese team.

25-JUN-10·	Africa open for business - Zuma
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	Addressing the G20 business leaders in Toronto on the eve of the G8 and G20 Summits, President Jacob Zuma has declared to world leaders that Africa is open for business, and can no longer be viewed only as a destination for development aid.

25-JUN-10·	Counterfeit World Cup goods dent South African economy
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	INTA announced this month that imports of counterfeit World Cup clothing to South Africa have blighted the country’s textile industry. INTA drew upon figures from the South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union (SACTWU), which indicate that 14,400 jobs have been cut in the country’s textile sector over the past year as a result of World Cup fakes.

25-JUN-10·	LOC urges S Africans to support Ghana
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	The Local Organising Committee (LOC) urged South Africans to rally behind Ghana as the West African country takes on the United States in one of the crucial last sixteen matches.

25-JUN-10·	SA to score diplomatic goals with Brazil
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	Uniting business and pleasure, Brazilian President Lula da Silva who will arrive in South Africa on 7 July 2010, will also use the occasion as a State Visit. International Relations Director-General, Ayanda Ntsaluba told a media briefing that Brazil shares close bilateral relations with South Africa.

23-JUN-10·	Major boost for SA economy during World Cup
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	The South African economy is receiving a massive boost from international tourists who are in the country for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This is according to the latest new card holder spending data from Visa.

23-JUN-10·	Global union leaders blast financial greed
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	As a world congress of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) got under way in Canada, leaders of the global labor federation blasted the economic crisis hitting working people, and blamed the crisis on the greed of banks and financial institutions.

22-JUN-10·	Noah kids to get a slice of Durban’s action
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	Twelve teenagers from a local charity organisation will receive an unforgettable slice of the 2010 FIFA World Cup action, when they carry the national flags of the competing nations onto the field ahead of the Nigeria vs Korea match tonight in Durban.

22-JUN-10·	G20 must measure recovery by jobs
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	In a meeting with a Global Unions delegation, prior to the ITUC Congress, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper agreed that economic recovery would not be achieved until the labour market had recovered, and that measures were needed to tackle youth unemployment given its devastating impact on the many young people who had never had a good job.

22-JUN-10·	Second ITUC World Congress opens in Vancouver
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	The second ITUC World Congress was officially opened on 21 June 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. More than 1400 delegates from around the world will debate the future of the trade union movement under the theme Now the People, from the crisis to global justice.

21-JUN-10·	Thousands flock to SA for World Cup
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	More than 456 000 international visitors have poured into South Africa in the first seven days of the FIFA World Cup. This number shows an increase of 32 percent visitors into the country than in the same period in the previous year, and organisers believe more football loving fans are still to come as the tournament gets more exciting.

21-JUN-10·	Strict security for Nigerian player after death threats
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	Police will keep a close eye on Nigerian soccer player Sani Kaita and maintain strict security measures after the midfielder allegedly received death threats.

21-JUN-10·	British police invest in SA children
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	UK police brought with them more than just their expertise when they came to South Africa to help with the policing of the FIFA World Cup. The delegation also saw their visit to the country as an opportunity to add value to the lives of South African children.

21-JUN-10·	Must Read Instructions: How to keep our flag flying :)
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	or Bafana fans who have been struggling to find a way to “fly the flag” after the team’s loss to Uruguay, our Government has listed 22 ways in which they can keep the flag proudly in the air - some of them patriotic, some funny and the rest just common sense. A must read list.

20-JUN-10·	World Cup ‘turning point’ for South Africa
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	As the 2010 FIFA World Cup unfolds in South Africa, the international community is not only watching the action on the pitch; they are also witnessing a South Africa that is continuing to emerge as a competitive 21st century economy, says consulting firm Deloitte.

20-JUN-10·	SA a hit with Orange army
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	Dutch fans are not only ecstatic about their teams performance; they're enchanted by Durban and its wonderful weather,the good beer and the "very pretty" girls; and the female fans are not only enthusiastic about Rafael van der Vaart's appearance, but also that: "no one here gets violent about the soccer like back home".

20-JUN-10·	Bafana fan attempts to break World Record
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	Avid Bafana Bafana supporter, Thulani Ngcobo, wants to break the Guinness World Record by attending 38 games of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

20-JUN-10·	SA to showcase unique culture
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	South Africa and other African countries are using the four week-long World football tournament to showcase their unique culture. Arts and Culture Minister, Lulu Xingwana, said her department has funded 22 projects to showcase South Africa's and the rest of the continent's culture to international tourists.

18-JUN-10·	COSATU delegation to ITUC World Congress in Canada
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	COSATU President, Sidumo Dlamini, will be leading an eight-person delegation, largely comprised of National Office Bearers, to Vancouver, Canada, this weekend to attend the World Congress of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), from 21st-25th June.

18-JUN-10·	Maths and science lessons for Free State learners
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	The Free State Education Department has launched an enrichment programme for grade 8 and 9 learners to help them with problematic learning areas in Mathematics, Science, Technology and Accounting (MSTA) for the duration of the World Cup.

18-JUN-10·	Fan Fests see huge turnout
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	FIFA Fan Fests, organised at 16 official venues around the world, played host to more than a million excited supporters, during the first six days of the biggest sporting party in the world.

17-JUN-10·	Bafana’s performance must not dampen SA spirit
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	South Africans have been urged to shrug off the disappointment of Bafana Bafana’s loss to Uruguay and instead focus on the success of the world’s biggest sporting event

17-JUN-10·	FIFA and LOC liable for Security Guards fiasco
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	"FIFA and the Local Organising Committee are fully responsible for the fiasco that is unfolding with regard to the employment of security workers for the World Cup." This is the view of Jackson Simon, SATAWU National Coordinator for the Security Sector. For the full statement:

17-JUN-10·	Security bosses sabotage safety of the World Cup
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	Everyone watching the World Cup games on TV, and particularly those attending the games, has been concerned about the apparent industrial relations issues between the security staff employed to man the stadia and the security company/companies. The following statement was issued today by Tony Ehrenrich, COSATU Western Cape Provincial Secretary.

17-JUN-10·	Change the way you think, change the world!
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	Change the way you think, change the world. This is the underlying philosophy of the new Full Colour Thinking positioning of the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) and the platform for a new short-course launching in September which is designed to shake up leadership in SA, create inspiring leaders and boost innovation.

17-JUN-10·	Metrorail apologises for train delays
	Posted by | world
	Gauteng Metrorail has apologised to all the fans who were onboard the two trains that experienced power failures last night after the match between Bafana and Uruguay.

17-JUN-10·	LOC impressed as visitors flock to SA
	Posted by | world
	Organisers of this year’s FIFA World Cup have described the latest figures pointing to an increase in the number of people visiting South Africa since the beginning of the month as encouraging.

17-JUN-10·	Bafana disappoints at Loftus
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	Bafana Bafana’s hopes of progressing to the next round of the 2010 FIFA World Cup were dashed when they suffered a disappointing 3-nil defeat in the hands of Uruguay on Wednesday evening.

16-JUN-10·	Gauteng fires up party spirit
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	South Africa’s smallest province, Gauteng, has welcomed the world’s football fans with open arms - not only with the spectacular matches that are being played in the province’s stadiums, but with the fanatical festivities that have been lined up. For the duration of the 2010 World Cup, the province has set up several entertainment precincts in Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Metsweding, West Rand and Sedibeng to present and co-ordinate live performances from local and international musicians.

16-JUN-10·	SA World Cup attendance outstrips Germany
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	After 11 matches, spectator attendance to Africa’s first FIFA World Cup is slightly higher than that of Germany in 2006, figures released by FIFA on Tuesday showed. Since the start of the tournament, South Africa has recorded an average attendance of 53 019 while Germany stood at 52 019 for the same period.

16-JUN-10·	Soccer giants fight for Golden Boot
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	When you have all of the world’s top footballers in one tournament, the quest for the Golden Boot award in the 2010 FIFA World Cup can become a ferocious fight. The golden boot award goes to the top scorer of the tournament and was first handed out in the 1930 World Cup.

16-JUN-10·	Man arrested for bomb threat at Fan Fest
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	A Cape Town soccer fan, who told security officials at a Fan Fest that he had a bomb in his bag, has been arrested and charged. Police said 32-year-old Simphiwe Mshweshwe refused to be searched when he entered the main entrance of the Fan Fest at the Grand Parade and instead told security personnel and police that there was a bomb in his back pack.

16-JUN-10·	Royal two to grace England-Algeria match
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	Princes William and Harry will cheer on England when they take on Algeria in Cape Town. William, 27, and Harry, 25, will take to the stands at Cape Town's impressive Green Point stadium to watch England in their second Group C match.

15-JUN-10·	Italy disappoint in group opener
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	Despite dominating most of last night’s rain-filled game, Italy’s popular Azurris missed several attempts at goal to notch up their first victory at the 2010 World Cup, and had to settle for a one-all draw in their group-opening match against Paraguay.

15-JUN-10·	Japan stuns Cameroon
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	Japan stunned African favourites Cameroon with a 1-nil win at the Mangaung Stadium. One day after celebrating his 24th birthday Keisuke Honda made Japan proud 6 minutes from half time.

14-JUN-10·	Exploitation of Asian workers stitching World Cup soccer balls
	Posted by | world
	As the frenzy grows over the upcoming FIFA World Cup in South Africa, there is a part of the World Cup that won’t be broadcast on TV. The Play Fair Alliance today asked FIFA to respond to the report “Missed the Goal for Workers: the Reality of Soccer Ball Stitchers”, released by US-based NGO International Labor Rights Forum (ILRF) on 7 June.

14-JUN-10·	Germany gives Socceroos a thrashing
	Posted by | world
	Germany became the top goal scorers in their group, after they humiliated Australia 4-nil at their opening Group D match at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

14-JUN-10·	Use public transport for World Cup games
	Posted by | world
	Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has urged all football fans attending 2010 FIFA World Cup matches to use public transport. “Public transport forms the backbone of transport plans for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Government has invested more than R40 billion on public transport for this tournament.

14-JUN-10·	Passengers flock to get on board Gautrain
	Posted by | world
	Passengers flocked to get on board the Gautrain this weekend to see what the rage has been all about since it began operations last week. “A tsunami of about 40 000 passengers were carried on Saturday and Sunday as many Gautengers used it for a fun family outing.

14-JUN-10·	South Africans urged to donate blood
	Posted by | world
	The Nelson Mandela Foundation has urged South Africans to take a few minutes of their time to donate blood this month in honour of Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of service to humanity. Today marks World Blood Donor Day and June is National Blood Donor Month in South Africa.

14-JUN-10·	Police continue crackdown on World Cup trouble-makers
	Posted by | world
	Reacting to information received from the Crime Intelligence Division, South African Police intercepted and detained a British citizen at OR Tambo International Airport. The 42-year-old who has a history of inciting racially motivated violence, posed a threat to public order, and has been refused entry and sent home. 11 Argentinian football hooligans were also detained and returned home.

14-JUN-10·	Swift justice awaits criminals
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	Criminals who think they can terrorise fans and visitors during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, need not make any mistake that their actions will be met with swift justice, warns Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.

14-JUN-10·	Banks extend hours during World Cup
	Posted by | world
	South African banks support foreign visitors by extending opening hours, providing foreign language speakers and a language translation service, and a call centre to assist visitors.

14-JUN-10·	FIFA & Roger Milla unite to fight Malaria
	Posted by | world
	Cameroonian football legend Roger Milla and FIFA team up in a campaign inspired by the first FIFA World Cup in Africa - to end Malaria deaths in Africa by 2015. Malaria is a disease caused by parasites and is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Malaria is preventable and treatable, but continues to kill a child every 30 seconds and overall nearly one million people each year.

14-JUN-10·	Record TV audience for opening World Cup match
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	The Opening Game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup between hosts South Africa and Mexico drew a record TV audience in recent history of sports viewing in South Africa, data made available to FIFA showed.

14-JUN-10·	Ghana beat Serbia 1-nil
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	Ghana beat the number 15th ranked Serbia 1-nil in a tense and enthralling Group D match at Loftus Stadium on Sunday. After a goal-less first half Ghana emerged stronger in the second half. Taking a penalty following a hand ball by substitute Zdravko Kuzmanovic, Asamoah Gyan did not make a mistake and put the Ghanaians on the lead.

14-JUN-10·	England goalie shatters country’s glory
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	A tense yet fair-minded opening match between England and the USA ended in a 1-1 draw at the Royal Bafokeng stadium as a result of a serious blunder made by England’s goalie.

14-JUN-10·	Durban PVAs rock
	Posted by | world
	Skills development practitioners are well versed in acronyms - now we have a new one to add to our list "PVA" - no, not paint, but Public Viewing Area - and they are proving to be a very successful feature of this World Cup.

14-JUN-10·	FIFA investigations into empty seats underway
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14-JUN-10·	Super Eagles failed to fly
	Posted by | world
	Argentina got their World Cup campaign off to a flying perfect start when they defeated Nigeria 1-nil at Coca-Cola Park Stadium.

14-JUN-10·	FIFA vows to be tough on doping
	Posted by | world
	World football body FIFA has warned against doping at this year’s World Cup in South Africa. At a media briefing FIFA’s chief medical officer Prof. Jiri Dvorak said the organisation has stepped up its out-of-competition and in-competition testing programme which has been designed based on statistics and risk assessment of doping in football.

14-JUN-10·	Stadium Behaviour: The rules made easy
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	There are a number of rules that govern what fans can bring into the 10 stadiums, which will host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. A general list of prohibited items has been listed in the official 2010 FIFA World Cup Fan Guide and signage at the stadiums will remind fans of what they can and cannot bring into the stadium. In addition, there are a few other important points that they will have to note.

14-JUN-10·	Bafana fan frenzy grips Durban
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	It might have been an ocean of yellow and green next to the warm Durban water but it was definitely one of our most rich and colourful moments in South African history. Durban hosted the parties of all parties in its recent years as a capacity crowd gathered at the FIFA Centre in New Beach to celebrate the opening of the World Cup.

14-JUN-10·	France, Uruguay game ends in goalless draw
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	Neither Uruguay nor France found the back of the net after squaring up in Cape Town today, as the second straight game in the World Cup ended last night without a result. France, ranked 10th by FIFA, had a good chance of winning last night against Uruguay, ranked 18 by Fifa, but disappointed French fans slated the performance of their team with some branding the match as “boring”.

12-JUN-10·	More than just a game
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12-JUN-10·	Zuma dedicates World Cup to Madiba
	Posted by | world
	President Jacob Zuma has dedicated the 2010 FIFA World Cup to South Africa’s icon, Nelson Mandela. Zuma said Mandela had worked tirelessly to ensure that South Africa won the rights to host the tournament and that the former president was an inspiration to South Africans and the world.

12-JUN-10·	Travel tips for fans during World Cup
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	The Airport Company South Africa (ACSA) recently issued travel tips to air travellers during the World Cup. Travellers are cautioned to note restrictions on what items may be carried on board so as to avoid inconvenience or delays when passing through security checkpoints.

11-JUN-10·	It is here! Viva Bafana Bafana, Viva!
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	COSATU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has sent a message to the South African National Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, and the technical team, and Captain, Aaron Mokoena, and Bafana-Bafana players.

11-JUN-10·	SACP wishes Bafana Bafana well when they tackle Maxico
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	The SACP wishes Bafana Bafana well for the opening game of the 2010 World Cup against Mexico and congratulates the LOC for their readiness and the workers for their contribution and sterling work in producing infrastructure which will benefit the ordinary people of our country.

11-JUN-10·	Bafana’s confidence will improve
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	Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira believes the national squad will be more confident in their remaining Group A matches - now that they are through with their nerve-wracking Opening Match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

11-JUN-10·	Jordaan hails opening match
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	2010 boss Danny Jordaan, has hailed “the incredible atmosphere and spectacular football” in the historic tournament’s opening match played in front of 84 490 fans at Soccer City stadium.

11-JUN-10·	Govt praises Bafana, fans
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	Government has congratulated Bafana Bafana on their performance against Mexico and the people of South Africa for the organised and professional manner in which they came to the historic Opening Match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

11-JUN-10·	Bafana, Mexico draw in World Cup opener
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	Hosts Bafana Bafana held a much stronger Mexican side to an enthralling 1-1 draw, and made the South African nation proud - in a spectacular Opening Match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

11-JUN-10·	Soccer fever grips Pretoria
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	Despite the cold weather, Pretorians are feeling it – and living it. Graynor Simons and his friend Thanyani Nethathe have put their cultural differences aside to show support for South Africa's national team in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, later today.

11-JUN-10·	Madiba’s great grandchild killed in accident
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	Former President Nelson Mandela’s great-grandchild was killed in an accident in the early hours of the morning. A statement, issued by the Nelson Mandela Foundation stated that the granddaughter of the former President’s daughter Zinzi Mandela, Zenani aged 13, died in a car crash.

11-JUN-10·	Mandela will not attend Opening Ceremony
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	Former President Nelson Mandela will not attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup this afternoon. This Mandela Foundation spokesperson advised that Mandela had learnt of the tragic death of his 13-year-old great-granddaughter and it would be “inappropriate for him to attend the ceremony” as he was in mourning. The Nelson Mandela Foundation said on Friday morning that the grand-daughter of the former President’s daughter Zinzi Mandela, Zenani, 13, had died in a car crash.

11-JUN-10·	Wait over for SA
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	The wait is finally over for South Africa. It’s now only a matter of hours left until football’s biggest showpiece gets underway in Johannesburg’s magnificent Soccer City stadium.

11-JUN-10·	Opening Ceremony dazzles
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	After six years of waiting, the much anticipated 2010 FIFA World Cup - the first to be held on African soil - opened at 2pm, with all the promised pomp, splendour and colour.

10-JUN-10·	Police on the ball during World Cup
	Posted by | world
	Visitors and locals have nothing to fear - normal police services will continue during the World Cup and local officers will be supported by security officials from the 32 competing countries.

03-JUN-10·	Sports stars join HIV, AIDS fight
	Posted by | world
	When the biggest names in soccer arrive in South Africa within the next few days, winning the World Cup will not be their only mission. The soccer players and some of South Africa’s biggest sports stars, are all part of the squad that will promote HIV prevention and stand up to violence against women and children in the country and Southern Africa.

03-JUN-10·	Ke Nako! OC ready to welcome the world
	Posted by | world
	During a final meeting in Johannesburg ahead of the tournament, the Organising Committee’s Board of Directors maintained that they have delivered on their promises and stand ready to welcome international fans to enjoy the World Cup. LOC chairman, Dr Irvin Khoza said: “What we have promised, we have delivered!.”

03-JUN-10·	Blatter to open broadcast centre
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	FIFA President Sepp Blatter will officially open the R978-million International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) situated near the Johannesburg Soccer City Stadium. The world class facility is expected to house more than 500 broadcasters who will transmit World Cup images to billions of viewers in over 214 countries across the world. The South African Broadcasting Corporation remains the official broadcaster of the tournament.

02-JUN-10·	Good ticket sales for Bafana, Denmark friendly
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	Tickets for the international friendly between Bafana Bafana and fellow World Cup qualifier Denmark at Super Stadium in Tshwane, Atteridgeville, on Saturday are selling fast.

02-JUN-10·	Blatter hails SA’s iconic stadia
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	FIFA president Sepp Blatter says South Africa should be proud of producing world class soccer stadia for the 2010 World Cup, adding that the facilities will ensure a lasting legacy for the country long after the final whistle is blown.

01-JUN-10·	Zuma pins Africa’s hopes on World Cup
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	The socio-economic opportunities presented by South Africa hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup are for the African continent. Speaking at a celebration of Africa Day, President Zuma looked forward to the tournament contributing to peace and development on the African continent.

01-JUN-10·	All roads lead to 2010 World Cup
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	10 days to go and with almost 1 1/2 million visitors expected - Transport Minister Ndebele is confident that our integrated transport plan is implemented and will exceed expectations. Not only will passengers be truly "tran-sported" but we will have the benefit of a R40billion investment in passenger transport.

24-MAY-10·	HL:Measuring up to the best in the world
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	The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants has recognised Emeritus Business College as an ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner for Student Tuition - only the seventh tuition provider in SA to achieve this status.

23-MAY-10·	World Cup spectator transport in place
	Posted by | world
	South Africa's transport plans for the 2010 FIFA World Cup are shaping up, with the latest being a service provider that will administer the procurement, operation and management of spectator transport for the mega-event.

15-MAR-10·	Walk the talk with tourism radio
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	International visitors who will be cruising around the Western Cape during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in rental cars will be able to tune in to Tourism Radio, a station designed to entertain and educate them while en route.

12-MAR-10·	UK holds SA in ‘high regard’ - Gordhan
	Posted by | world
	The UK business community holds South Africa in high regard, both as an investment destination and as a springboard into the rest of Africa, said Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

20-OCT-09·	SA banks more competitive
	Posted by | world
	South Africa is ranked 45th out of 134 countries in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) recently released Global Competitiveness Index for 2009/10. While this is the same position it held in 2008/09, the country's banking system soared in the rankings, from 24th to fifth in the world.

07-OCT-09·	President Zuma supports education campaign
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	President Jacob Zuma joined world leaders in a global campaign to support and contribute to promoting education for all children. The 1Goal: Education for All campaign is meant to ensure that the 75 million children not in school across the globe get access to classrooms, teachers and proper education.

07-SEP-09·	SA celebrates World Literacy Day
	Posted by | world
	World Literacy Day serves to remind the international community of the importance of literacy and learning globally and September 8 has become a significant reminder of the need to overcome issues surrounding the basic tenets of reading and writing.

20-JUL-09·	Applications open for World Cup volunteer programme
	Posted by | world
	15 000 volunteers will be selected to assist in making sure the FIFA World Cup event runs smoothly in 2010. Applications close on the 31 August, and volunteers can enter online, telephone toll-free or visit one of nine host cities where volunteer programmes will be held.

13-JUL-09·	US to spend $63 billion to fight health challenges in Africa
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	President Obama visited Ghana this weekend to commit 63 billion US Dollars to public health care in Africa. In his fourth major public speech on US foreign policy, the Obama pledged assistance to African countries in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

12-JUN-09·	World Cup for African continent, says Motlanthe
	Posted by | world
	No longer a "plan B country", South Africa is ready for the 2010 Soccer World Cup, and has been getting ready over the years, says Deputy President Motlanthe.

09-JUN-09·	Global economic crisis to dominate WEF
	Posted by | world
	The World Economic Forum is set to take place from 10 to 12 June, with the theme “Implications of the Global Economic Crisis for Africa”. On the agenda is new leadership in South Africa and Zambia, 2010 Soccer, Continental Competitiveness and a new roadmap for Africa.

02-APR-09·	World leaders get down to business in London
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	UK leader Gordon Brown was bullish as discussions started at the London Summit of G20 leaders. "We are within a few hours, I think, of agreeing on a global plan for economic recovery and reform," he told the media.

19-FEB-09·	How to get 2010 World Cup tickets
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	South Africans will be able to get their hands on Tickets for the 2010 FIFA World Cup from Friday, 20 February. Tickets will be available online at FIFA.com and at all First National Bank (FNB) branches.

05-FEB-09·	Revised trade statistics positive for SA
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	South Africa’s trade deficit has dropped from R88 billion to R64.5 billion, according to the revised South African Revenue Service (SARS) statistics for trade for 2008.

01-DEC-08·	MXit rallies to the cause of HIV/AIDS
	Posted by | world
	MXit, the country’s leading social networking platform, is putting its innovative technology to work to help raise HIV/AIDS awareness this World AIDS Day. The innovative campaign that will simultaneously raise HIV/AIDS awareness amongst a key target group – the youth of South Africa – and raise money for future projects.

24-OCT-08·	Time frame set for establishing Africa’s biggest free market
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	This week’s Tripartite Summit held in Uganda agreed on a Council of Ministers to be convened within twelve months to determine the time frame for the establishment of a single Free Trade Area (FTA) comprising the three Regional Economic Communities (RECs), writes Bathandwa Mbola.

20-OCT-08·	SA must communicate its economic achievements
	Posted by | world
	The International Investment Council (IIC) has said South Africa must actively communicate its economic achievements and its potential to the global investor community.

20-JUL-08·	President Mbeki hails Madiba as "citizen of the world"
	Posted by | world
	South Africans are not just celebrating Madiba’s 90th birthday, but a honoured member of the Order of Mapungubwe, who the country surrendered to the nations as a citizen of the world, says President Thabo Mbeki.

17-JUN-08·	Improved parent-school communication benefits learners
	Posted by | world
	As a parent you may get shivers of dread to even think of discovering that your young teenager drinks during breaks at school, or devastatingly worse, to find that your twelve-year old son is HIV positive due to his sexual exploits behind the bicycle shed.

03-JUN-08·	Climate summit discusses provisions for influx of foreign nationals
	Posted by | world
	As the pressures on food and water security increase as a result of the impacts of climate change, provision needs to be made for the influx of people from other countries into South Africa.

03-JUN-08·	Manuel wants wage subsidies for youth
	Posted by | world
	Finance Minister Trevor Manuel has appealed to Members of Parliament to give due consideration to the matter of a wage subsidy for young people, who comprise the bulk of the country's unemployed. This would subsidise the employment of young people by paying half of their wage for the first few months at work.

19-MAY-08·	2010 get to grips with project management
	Posted by | world
	That jubilation was well-founded. With 10 new soccer stadiums under construction, new transport infrastructure to be developed and three million foreign visitors to be catered for, the World Cup is a huge opportunity for South Africa. In fact, there is hardly a company in the country that will not be impacted by the event.

08-MAY-08·	Sell your labour not your health!
	Posted by | world
	The Congress of South African Trade Unions, together with trade unions around the world, will be marking World Health and Safety Day on Friday, 9 May, a day which the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has established to highlight their campaign to curb injuries and reduce fatalities in workplaces.

05-MAY-08·	Career self-exploration workshop improves career decisions
	Posted by | world
	Many students and adults are confused about the career choices they need to make. They are sometimes unsure of their career interests, their own abilities and often have limited knowledge of the world of work and the different career fields available.

23-APR-08·	Effective IT solutions can put the wheels of business in motion
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	The integration of information technology infrastructure can either make or break a business. This is particularly true of the automotive industry says Mynhardt Oosthuizen, operations director at eliance, a national provider of comprehensive business solutions targeting this extensive and competitive marketplace.

29-MAR-08·	Why blame publlic holidays in our loss of productivity
	Posted by | world
	I believe that public holidays will always be quite a thorny issue in our country mainly due to two factors being the cost attributed to it and the diversity of our population. If we have to maintain public holidays for all ethnical groups it will become an impossible mess as to where does one draws the line.

26-FEB-08·	Sarkozy must highlight aid in SA visit
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	International humanitarian body Oxfam, has welcomed French President Nikolas Sarkozy’s visit to South Africa, urging he use it as an opportunity to reaffirm France’s commitment to spend 0.7 percent of its Gross national Product (GNP) on aid by 2012.

18-FEB-08·	R3.9m leadership training for Correctional Services
	Posted by | world
	Correctional Services Minister Ngconde Balfour has launched a R3.9 million executive leadership development programme aimed at empowering management to accelerate the transformation in his department

13-FEB-08·	Chefs Academy unlocks international opportunities
	Posted by | world
	The Compass Group Chef Academy has guaranteed top achieving learners an opportunity to work abroad, for the Compass group, which operates in 64 countries around the world

07-FEB-08·	Excellence, ethics and engagement are key to leadership
	Posted by | world
	"The daily news of corrupt government, business and civil leaders the world over shows there is an erosion of the capacity to exercise strategic leadership," says Stellenbosch acting Rector Prof Magda Fourie. She called on all students to focus on excellence, ethics and engagement.

28-JAN-08·	Economic prospects for 2008
	Posted by | world
	An old saying rings true at the start of this New Year; the US has sneezed and the rest of the world has caught a cold.

24-JAN-08·	WEF to talk African governance, stability
	Posted by | world
	The annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland with sessions on African governance and stability planned for the week ahead.

21-JAN-08·	World Economic Forum Chair highlights Africa
	Posted by | world
	Ahead of the annual World Economic Forum meeting, the current WEF chair has highlighted Africa’s development as among the issues to be addressed at the five day event

08-JAN-08·	World must focus on poor in 2008
	Posted by | world
	United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has stressed that 2008 should see a renewed determination to address the needs of the world’s poor who have been left behind by global economic growth.

30-NOV-07·	New Programme Launched for Developing Management Skills in the Events Industry.
	Posted by | world
	The first programme of its kind to run at a local business school, it will play a role in building capacity so that South Africa can host 2010 FIFA World Cup events with aplomb and also fully capitalise on event hosting opportunities post-2010.

27-NOV-07·	Over 30 000 police for 2010 World Cup
	Posted by | world
	More than 30 000 police officers are being recruited and trained specifically for strategic deployment for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, government announced.

27-NOV-07·	SA cell phone banking on the rise
	Posted by | world
	Cell phone banking in South Africa has more than doubled in one year and usage is to climb even more sharply in the coming year

27-NOV-07·	LOC secures 28 000 rooms for 2010
	Posted by | world
	Government and the Local Organising Committee have contracted at least 28 000 rooms so far, to accommodate football fans expected to flock to South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

15-NOV-07·	African economies grow faster, steadier
	Posted by | world
	Many African economies appear to be on a path of faster and steadier economic growth, according to the World Bank’s Africa Development Indicators 2007.

08-NOV-07·	Steel import tariffs removed to boost competitiveness
	Posted by | world
	Tariffs on imported steel have been removed in a bid by government to make steel cheaper for users, writes Shaun Benton.

06-NOV-07·	People first, then technology
	Posted by | world
	Information & Communication Technology (ICT) companies continue to place a premium on recruiting the best skills available -

30-OCT-07·	Sonjica invites European businesswomen to SA
	Posted by | world
	Minerals and Energy Minister Buyelwa Sonjica has invited black European businesswomen to pursue opportunities created by South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.

22-OCT-07·	IBSA leaders committed to uplifting poor countries
	Posted by | world
	The second summit for the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) dialogue forum has resulted in renewed commitment from the three states towards helping poor and developing countries around the world, writes Sholain Govender.

18-OCT-07·	IBSA to increase trade to US$15 billion
	Posted by | world
	– India, Brazil and South Africa have committed to increasing trade amongst themselves to US$ 15 billion by 2010. In addition, the leaders of the three countries have urged business and industry players to be more ambitious and to exceed that target.

02-OCT-07·	IBSA summit to further strengthen trade ties
	Posted by | world
	The second annual India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) summit could result in the trilateral initiative achieving their trade target of $10-billion within the next few years. Events leading up to the summit, to be held at the Presidential Guesthouse on 17 October, will provide a platform for the formation of trilateral business partnerships aimed at enhancing existing trade between the three members states.

27-SEP-07·	Reciprocal development central to SA-China bond
	Posted by | world
	The relationship between the continental powerhouses, South Africa and China is one of mutual development, in contrast to one of political or industrial colonisation, writes Lavinia Mahlangu.

15-JUN-07·	WEF projects faster growth for Africa
	Posted by | world
	Africa's economy will grow faster this year, but structural changes are still needed if it is to catch up with the rest of the world. The continent is expected to achieve economic growth of 6.2 percent in 2007, according to a report released by the World Economic Forum.

14-JUN-07·	SA, Slovakia sign pact for ministerial co-operation
	Posted by | world
	South Africa and Slovakia have signed a co-operation agreement to boost interaction between the countries at ministerial level. Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma signed the agreement with her Slovak counterpart Foreign Minister Jan Kubis in Bratislava.

02-MAY-07·	China plans $100 billion in trade with Africa by 2010
	Posted by | world
	The Chinese government has pledged to continue working with African governments in order to grow and sustain trade between individual African countries and itself. China hopes to increase trade with Africa to over $100 billion (approx R702 billion) by the year 2010.

12-APR-07·	Presidents Mbeki and Chirac to discuss economic relations
	Posted by | world
	President Thabo Mbeki will hold discussions with his French counterpart Jacques Chirac in Paris on Thursday, on issues including economic relations between the two nations. President Mbeki, who has been invited for consultations and to bid farewell to President Chirac ahead of the French presidential elections this month, is accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad.

19-MAR-07·	SA-Russia talks to highlight Economy and Security Council
	Posted by | world
	Economic trade as well as cooperation in the United Nations Security Council will be high on the agenda of a meeting between two top office bearers of South Africa and Russia's governments. South African Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka hosts her Russian counterpart Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov on an official visit to South Africa.

05-APR-06·	World Health Organisation commends SA for HR plan
	Posted by | world
	The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised South Africa for creating a Human Resource Plan, saying it is a strategy other countries can find useful, in the bid to stop the exodus of health workers.

09-SEP-05·	Ivor grows young minds
	Posted by | world
	The Services Seta has launched a school pre-learnership project that will assist learners in gaining the skills required in the workplace while still at school. The project will be rolling out to eight provinces in the next month.

20-JUN-05·	Wolfowitz says Africa top of his agenda
	Posted by | world
	Alleviating Sub-Saharan Africa's poverty will be the first priority of the World Bank, Bank chief Paul Wolfowitz declared after meeting President Thabo Mbeki in Pretoria.

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