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Presidential hotline

Since its launch in 2009, the Presidential hotline has served as an important tool for South African citizens as well as government. It has enabled citizens to participate in government and help make it more efficient by voicing their opinions, concerns and complaints.

International relations

South Africa and Mozambique have signed an agreement that will be mutually beneficial to the two neighbouring countries.

The agreement, which was signed recently, aims to minimise potential radio frequency interference as a result of migrating from an analogue to a digital broadcasting system.

International relations

The interests of the African continent plays a key role in South Africa’s foreign policy, said International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

Know your minister

Minister of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini launched a one-stop care centre for abused women and children at the Polokwane Welfare Centre. It is the first of others that will be set up in all nine provinces.

Sport, arts and culture

Orchards Primary School’s U12 rugby team got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when it was chosen to represent South Africa at a rugby tournament in Monaco, Western Europe, recently.

Know your Minister

Ms Bathabile Dlamini was appointed Minister of Social Development on 1 November 2010. From May 2009, she was Deputy Minister of Social Development under interim President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Sport, arts and culture

Government has called on all schools, churches, community choirs and individuals to learn and practice the African Union (AU) anthem.

“We urge South African institutions and companies to begin flying the AU flag together with the South African flag,” said President Jacob Zuma.

Youth matters

"Our culture is what defines us as a nation and as a country," said Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk. He encouraged the country's youth to take advantage of the job creation potential presented by tourism and cultural products.

World Tourism Day

Sport, arts and culture

Batting sensation AB de Villiers is one of the best batsmen in the world - a fact that did not go unnoticed at the recent Cricket South Africa (CSA) Awards

Youth matters

Curiosity, vision and a clear management plan has helped a team of youngsters from Kwa-Thema to win their ninth first prize in the Bontle ke Botho (BKB) Clean and Green regional competition.