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South Africa is not only home to some of the world’s best scenic views, coastlines and wildlife but also boasts eight heritage sites as determined by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee.

A heritage site is a place of cultural or natural significance that is recognised as being of outstanding international importance and deserving of special protection.

International relations

Africa’s vulnerability to diseases such as Ebola, Malaria, Tuberculosis and HIV must be a wake-up call to the world to collaborate with the continent in resolving these problems, says Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor.

International relations

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) – also known as the Brics group of emerging economies have together launched the New Development Bank (NDB) in Shanghai.

The many legal custody battles, disputes, and cases of mediation and child abduction that plague South Africa often result in children becoming victims.

For decades the Office of the Family Advocate (OFA) has worked at creating access to justice for vulnerable children, who cannot protect themselves, free of charge.

Reynolda Makhutle only found out that she had cervical cancer when the disease had already advanced to stage three. If she had done a pap smear earlier in life, her fate could have been different.

A pap smear is a quick, painless test used to detect early cell changes in the neck of the womb, which may later become cancerous.

Communities in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) will soon experience faster and more effective emergency medical services. The KZN Department of Health has over 63 brand new ambulances to improve the quality of service it offers to citizens.  

Human traffickers exploit vulnerable men, women and children who are desperate to find a way out of poverty and live a better a life. It’s this desperation and a lack of education that government seeks to address with the new Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act 2013, (Act No. 7 of 2013), which came into effect on 9 August.

Tourism is one of South Africa’s most important sectors. Its contribution to economic growth, job creation and providing entrepreneurship opportunities for the nation is beyond dispute.

There is nothing more fun and exciting than touring your own country. South Africa is known the world over as a traveller’s dream because it has a good balance of adventure, sport, nature and wildlife and breathtaking coastlines.

With September being Tourism Month, there is no better time to explore and experience your country. Taking time out to explore or a short holiday will also help you create some unforgettable memories.

Rachel Mamonare Mathabathe’s farm is situated along the R101 road that links Mookgophong and Polokwane in Limpopo.