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Albert Pule

International relations

President Zuma takes diplomats through SA’s vision

Chris Bathembu

South Africa will continue to create an environment that encourages investment in the country’s economy, said President Jacob Zuma. He was reaching out diplomats assuring them that in South Africa they have a stable, reliable partner.

Marilyn Williams - registered debt councilor

Imagine going to a bank to ask for finance only to find that you have been blacklisted by a credit bureau. Your dream of owning a car or a house is crushed.

International relations

US to help strengthen education

South African and the United States have pledged to strengthen their relationship following a recent visit by the US Secretary of State Hillary

Clinton.

International relations

Joining hands to tackle today’s challenges

SAnews.gov.za

President Jacob Zuma has called on China to deepen its partnership with Africa in tackling today’s challenges. He identified infrastructure development, information and communication technologies and energy as the key areas needing attention.

General

Switch off and save; it’s the right thing to do

Chris Bathembu

Spring is in the air and you can do with less electricity than you used during the cold winter days.

General

Don’t swim against the current if drowning in debt

Marilyn Williams - Registered debt counsellor

Are you drowning in debt? If the answer is yes, you are one of many South Africans who have been caught in the debt trap and are being harassed by debt collectors. The situation has been worsened by rising food and fuel prices and job losses.

To top this, we also live in a proud society where most people are embarrassed to admit that they are struggling to meet their monthly obligations, let alone discuss it with a total stranger.

General

Medals of recognition for military veterans

SAnews.gov.za

About 74 medals were awarded to former Umkhonto We Sizwe veterans in recognition of the sacrifices they made in bringing about peace, democracy and freedom.  These are the people who contributed immensely and selflessly to the achievement of the country’s democracy.

Heritage and tourism

Free entry to national parks for a week

From 10 to 14 September, entrance to all the parks that fall under the South African National Parks (SANParks) will be free of charge. This forms part of SANParks Week, which serves to encourage people to visit national parks and to promote domestic  tourism.

Photo caption: The Limpopo Premier’s Hotline is making a difference