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Ideal conditions as BMX Worlds begin
The UCI BMX World Championships, featuring 1 100 riders from 37 countries racing on a one-of-a-kind track, gets under way in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday. A 300-strong South African contingent, led by Sifiso "Skizo" Nhlapo, will be going all out to thrill the local fans.
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Durban July a sport tourism winner
The Vodacom Durban July, one of South Africa's premier horse-racing events, takes place on Saturday. It was first held at its present home Greyville in 1897 and, with history and tradition playing a big role, is set to inject a massive R500-million into KwaZulu-Natal's economy.
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Nedbank in African carbon neutrality first
South Africa's Nedbank says it has attained carbon neutrality across its 13 head office and regional buildings and more than 490 branches countrywide, making it the first African financial services organisation to achieve effective zero carbon status.
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H1N1 vaccinations for high-risk patients
High-risk patients - including pregnant women, people with chronic lung and heart diseases or diabetes, those under the age of 20 as well as those over 65 - are being urged to get vaccinated against H1N1 influenza, commonly known as swine flu.
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!Khwa ttu: the way of the San
Eco-tourism venture !Khwa ttu aims to open visitors' eyes to the world of the San Bushmen, one of Africa's oldest peoples. But this is no theme park. The emphasis is on a "tangible journey into history facilitated by the people themselves", celebrating San culture while creating real opportunities for the community.
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Skateboarder's epic trip for charity
Professional skateboarder Johann "Puddy" Zwennis will set off on an ambitious fund-raising journey on 31 July, skating from Johannesburg to Cape Town to raise money for SOS Children's Villages through his "Skate for Change" project.
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Video: Why we should keep flying
South Africans "stood for what being an African is about" during the 2010 Fifa World Cup and should "keep the love going", says Nkatlego, a youngster from Soweto - while giving her thoughts on what it means to be South African.
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Soweto Wine Festival a popular draw
The Soweto Wine Festival, now into its sixth year and regarded by some as South Africa's most exciting wine fest, this year includes a business arena as well as additional space to accommodate Johannesburg's enthusiastic wine fans.
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Get close to the wild at Mosetlha
Looking for an authentic but comfortable African bushveld experience without the luxury safari price tag? Then the down-to-earth Mosetlha Bush Camp in South Africa's wildlife-rich Madikwe Game Reserve is what you need.
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Neotel goes prepaid with Blue Label
South African telecoms operator Neotel will soon be launcing prepaid services to the market, and has appointed Johannesburg-based Blue Label Telecoms as its e-voucher vendor partner.
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Track opened, BMX Worlds ready to go
As the world's best BMX riders converge on South Africa for the UCI BMX World Championships, starting on Thursday, the track has been opened to critical acclaim from the global BMX fraternity.
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'Tea bag' filter delivers purified water
Combining years of research on water purification, food microbiology and nanotechnology, scientists at South Africa's Stellenbosch University have developed a high-tech "tea bag" filter that fits into the neck of a bottle and turns polluted water into clean water as you drink from it.
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South Africans tackle xenophobia
A number of South African civil society groups are tackling xenophobia in an innovative way - one signature at a time - with a campaign to collect one million signed pledges against xenophobia, intolerance, intimidation and violence in the country.
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Emerging countries seek climate funding
Funding will be crucial to an effective result in the climate change negotiations scheduled to take place in Cancun, Mexico later this year, say the environmental ministers of South Africa, Brazil, India and China.
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Minister becomes teacher for a day
It has been many years since her teaching days, but Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga returned to the front of the class on Monday to give teachers at the Winnie Ngwekazi Primary school in Soweto tips on how it should be done.
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Pay Wallet: salaries to your mobile
First National Bank is set to launch a new solution enabling employers to pay the workers without bank accounts via their mobile phones, giving them immediate access to their salaries via the bank's ATMs - without needing bank cards or accounts.
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New Act gives consumers more clout
International firms exporting to South Africa will have to comply with the country's new Consumer Protection Act, which puts the onus on suppliers to prove that their products are not defective if product liability damages claims are brought against them.
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A festival for surfers and film buffs
South Africa's "Surf City", Durban, is hosting the 2010 edition of the Wavescapes Surf Film Festival, giving Durbanites an opportunity to shake off the post-World Cup blues.
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Desmond Tutu to retire from public life
Announcing that he is to retire from public life on his 79th birthday in October, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has praised South Africans for their contribution to the world.
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Unpacking the World Cup legacy
Up to one percentage point of extra GDP growth; a catalyst for creating jobs and skills while expanding infrastructure; invaluable lessons in how to deliver on major projects; a massive international image boost; new unity and self-belief at home ... Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan unpacks some of the 2010 Fifa World Cup legacy.
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