On 27 April each year, South Africans observe Freedom Day to commemorate the first democratic elections held on this date in 1994. This day also serves to remind us of the struggle for a free and just South Africa and the achievements we have made as a nation.
Cycling is not popular as a competitive sport among township children. However, one boy hopes to change this after being selected to be part of the South African National Junior Track Squad participating in the Junior World Track Championships. The competition is taking place in Invercargill, New Zealand in August this year.
Oscar Pistorius made South Africans proud again recently when he scooped the 2012 Laureus Award for the World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability.
The awards honour sporting personalities and teams for their performances in the previous year. The winners are determined by the Laureus World Sports Academy.
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From recent statistics it is clear that the Presidential Hotline continues to make a difference to the lives of ordinary citizens, while making government more accessible.
According to the latest statistics, the hotline has an overall case resolution rate of almost 80 per cent, which is a significant milestone since its establishment in September 2009.
South Africa maintains diplomatic relations with countries and organisations through 124 missions in 107 countries throughout the world. This is hard work, done by representatives of our country who promote South Africa, its beauty, values and economic potential; and make our country's voice heard in the international arena.
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The governments of the Republic of South Africa and the Federal Republic of Nigeria are considering implementing various measures to strengthen the historic bilateral relationship between the two sister African countries.
South Africa and Nigeria have long-standing bilateral relations and share a common commitment to the unity and prosperity of the African continent.
The number of first-year students taking up studies in sciences and engineering at universities is on the rise. This is good news for the economy as South Africa is experiencing a shortage of skilled people in these fields.
More than 100 Eastern Cape learners took over the province's legislature to participate in an inter-school debate competition recently.
The State of the Province Address Schools’ Debates competition, hosted jointly by the Office of the Premier and the provincial Department of Education, was aimed at fostering interest in government programmes for the youth and to improve learners’ public speaking abilities.
Popular South African actress Leleti Khumalo has joined forces with the KwaZulu-Natal government to help improve the standard of living for many youths.
The Durban-born star is the ambassador for the Leleti School Grounds project, which forms part of Operation Sukuma Sakhe – a provincial government initiative aimed at assisting communities to rise above their current circumstances.
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