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International relations

Some 12 million people in Somalia face hunger and starvation. Five regions of south-central Somalia where scores of people, mostly children, are dying of starvation, have been declared famine zones after the worst drought in years dried up the region over the past several months.

Presidential Hotline

Less than five months after it was set up, the Limpopo provincial government's own Premier's Hotline has recorded remarkable success in speedily helping callers in the province to resolve problems.

Know your minister: Transport

No more shall our people die in so many accidents. We say no more shall our people die deaths which can be avoided”, said Minister. Sibusiso Ndebele when he launched Transport Month last year.

Know your Minister: Transport

Minister of Transport S'bu Ndebele was born in October 1948 in the battlefield area of Rorke's Drift in KwaZulu-Natal. He completed his primary education at Makhasaneni in Melmoth and matriculated at Entembeni Secondary School. He then enrolled for a teacher's training course in Eshowe.

University

Youth matters

Have you, or somebody you know, completed their university studies between 2000 to 2010? Were you unable to graduate and obtain your diploma or degree for the reason that you are still owing universities fees?

Youth matters

A group of young people with a passion for farming are feeling a great sense of fulfilment through the succes of their business. They have created 75 jobs, reduced poverty and minimised food shortage in their community.

Winning letter - Use your talents

Advice and Events

When Rita Naidoo’s greatest nightmare became a reality, she didn’t let it get her down. Instead, her life has never been better. Nine years after being diagnosed with cancer, she understands how blessed she is to be alive.

Advice and Events

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide and affects one in 29 women in South Africa. But it does not have to be a death sentence especially if it is detected and treated in time.

Advice & Events

Census 2011 will be conducted from 10 to 31 October 2011. About 192 000 fieldworkers with questionnaires will be visiting homes throughout the country.