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Netball World Cup to inspire greatness

Born in Durban’s Mpumalanga township, the captain of the national netball team has had many doors opened to her through her participation in the sport.

The hosting of the Netball World Cup in South Africa will greatly benefit the development of the sport, believes Proteas captain Bongiwe Msomi.

The awarding of the hosting rights of netball’s premier tournament to South Africa will help grow the sport among aspiring players, she said.

South Africa honours Albertina Sisulu

Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has called on the South African Post Office (Sapo) to digitise the newly launched centenary commemorative stamp of struggle icon Albertina Sisulu.

“We have seen the interest that South Africans and people outside the country have shown in the stamps. They are selling… because people relate to the work that she did and [admire] the values and the principles she stood for,” Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams said.

Use power smartly

The weather temperatures are dropping and many of us will be finding different ways to keep warm. In doing so, South Africans should be smart about how they keep their homes warm to save power.

Eskom has advised South Africans to switch on heaters only in the rooms that are occupied.

“Only heat the room you are occupying, and use the correct type of heater when you feel the need for extra warmth.

SALB turns 100

The South African Library for the blind (SALB) is a concrete example of government’s dedication to equality and human dignity for all.

The SALB, the only library servicing blind and visually impaired people in Southern Africa, recently celebrated its centenary.The SALB has been providing services for 100 years.

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