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Skateboarding ramps up Kimberley's profile
Sport
Famous for its legendary Big Hole during the diamond rush at the turn of the 19th Century, the city of Kimberley in the Northern Cape has added a 21st century feather to its cap.
Fighting cross-border fires
International relations
South Africa recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Swaziland on cross-border fires. The MoU was signed by South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tina Joemat-Pettersson and Swaziland’s Tourism and Environmental Minister, Macford Sibandze, in Pretoria.
SA strengthens ties with Nordic countries
International relations
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe visited the Nordic countries last month to strengthen political and economic relations with Finland, Sweden and Denmark.
Shifting to the diplomacy of ubuntu
International relations
The country's new foreign policy aims to create a better life for all by remaining true to the principles of ubuntu. Ubuntu, which means "I am who I am because of or through other people", promotes a culture of serving others for the good of all.
Strengthening ties with EU
International relations
South Africa is always willing and looking at ways to improve its relationships, cooperation and partnerships with other countries to benefit the country and its people.
Three continents join hands
International relations
The South African government hosted the 5th India, Brazil, South Africa (IBSA) Dialogue Forum Summit in Pretoria from 17 to 18 October. It provided a platform for the three countries to have discussions on cooperation in fields such as agriculture, trade, culture, and defence, among other things.
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Winning letter - Women are the foundation of the world
When I think of the Woman of the Year Competition, my mother is the first person who comes to mind. She has done a lot for her children. I’ve watched her fall and rise over and over. She never gave up. Not only was she a good mother to us, she also played the role of a father and she did a pretty good job.Let's be kind to the environment
Fun & games
There's been a lot of talk in the media lately about climate change and the negative effect it has on the enviornment. It leads to natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and tsunamis. But human actions can also affect the environment negatively.