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Ibsa commits to advancing the 'South'
The foreign ministers of three of the world's leading democracies - India, Brazil and South Africa - have committed the initiative to advancing democracy, increasing trilateral trade and seeking better representation for developing countries in international organisations like the United Nations, World Bank and others.
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First European Tour win for Otto
After seven wins on South African soil Hennie Otto finally broke his European Tour duck by scoring an outstanding victory in the Italian Open at the Castello di Tolcinasco Golf and Country Club in Milan on Sunday.
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Faster permits for skilled workers
The Department of Home Affairs is improving its ability to process applications for work permits for highly skilled foreign applicants, with South Africa being actively promoted as a destination for chemical, materials, civil, structural and mining engineers from abroad.
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Building South African brand champions
The "South Africa - Alive will Possibility" campaign continues to evolve as the International Marketing Council launches a multifaceted campaign aimed at building South African "brand champions".
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Polly honoured at home and abroad
Shaun Pollock's contribution to cricket and his status within the game has been highlighted by two recent honours that have been accorded him, one abroad and one in South Africa.
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US fund's R1.3bn housing boost
USA-based International Housing Solutions has raised some US$175-million - expected to further rise to $240-million - in capital for its newly launched South Africa Workforce Housing Fund, which will invest in rental and for-sale housing for low and moderate-income families.
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VW South Africa to export Jettas
Port Elizabeth-based Volkswagen South Africa has secured a contract to export 10 000 units of the latest version of the Jetta sedan to countries that also use right-hand-drive vehicles, enabling the company to achieve record export volumes this year.
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West African cable on track for 2010
The South African government has identified the Broadband Infraco-led African West Coast Cable project, which will run from the Western Cape to the UK, as a lead initiative to create a sustainable, competitive international bandwidth market in the country.
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SA's best for surfing showdown
South African surfing fans will have the rare opportunity to watch the country's top surfers in action from 15 May to 18 May at the Lizzard Nando's Surf Pro, presented by the Weekend Witness, thanks to a gap in the World Qualifying Series, which allows the "Saffers" to return home.
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SA sends condolences to Myanmar
South Africa has joined the international community in sending its condolences to the people of Myanmar after a cyclone hit the country, killing over 20 000 people and devastating property and infrastructure.
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Concerns mount over violence in Zim
The Southern African Development Community has expressed concern over incidents of violence in Zimbabwe, while South African President Thabo Mbeki had sent an eight-member team to establish the extent of the violence, as the post-election impasse in that country continues.
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Giant telescope project gets serious
Scientists from around the world met in Perth last month to launch the €22-million preparatory phase of the biggest project ever undertaken in radio astronomy, the international Square Kilometre Array. South Africa and Australia are the two countries shortlisted for hosting the massive radio telescope.
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Barloworld's sponsorship extended
Team Barloworld's South African sponsors have extended their support for a cycling outfit that has become increasingly successful, both on South African soil and abroad.
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Ford secures Africa export contract
Pretoria-based Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has secured an export contract to supply right- and left-hand-drive models of the popular Ford Ranger pickup truck to African markets.
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SADC team visits Zimbabwe
A Southern African Development Community delegation is in Harare for discussions with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, main opposition party leader Morgan Tsvangirai, and members of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission.
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Brew Ha Ha: a trans-Africa tea tour
Alan Whelan's dream of trans-African travel and his love of tea coalesced into one idea: stopping for tea with people he met along the way from Cairo to Cape Town. And keeping the used tea bags, for a project that uses this throwaway item to create gifts that are sold around the world.
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De Villiers third in World Cup triathlon
Defending champion Hendrik de Villiers held on for a bronze medal as German world champion Daniel Unger and American Matthew Reed filled the top three placings at the Richards Bay BG Triathlon World Cup in the City of uMhlathuze on the KwaZulu Natal north coast on Sunday.
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Toyota looks toward solar energy
Toyota has become the latest company to answer power utility Eskom's call for companies to reduce electricity consumption and to find alternative energy sources, by installing over 200 solar panels at a cost of R3.5-million at its plant in Durban.
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SA athletes win African Champs
South Africa's athletics team proved to be the continent's best when the African Senior Championships concluded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Sunday, by topping the medal standings with a haul of 22 medals that included 12 golds.
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Bill to promote a healthy lifestyle
The Parliament is to hold hearings on amendments to the Tobacco Control Act, which seeks to reduce tobacco use by strengthening sections which prohibit advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and the regulation of smoking in public places, while also issuing huge fines for non-compliance with the law.
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