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Wednesday, 05-22-13, 3:56Adverts Target Rhino Horn Consumers[SA Info]"Rhino horn is made of the same stuff as human nails. Still want some?" Conservation organisations WWF and TRAFFIC, as part of their campaign against the illegal wildlife trade, are running a series of myth-busting adverts aimed at encouraging Vietnamese citizens to stop buying or consuming rhino horn. read more...
Wednesday, 05-22-13, 3:50Nation 'Must Conserve Water'[SA Info]South Africa's plans for a water-secure future are in place, says Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa, but will require all South Africans to play their part in conserving water. read more...
Tuesday, 05-21-13, 10:53Mbeki - Continent Can Solve Its Problems[Daily Trust]Former South African President Thabo Mbeki said yesterday that Africans can solve the numerous problems affecting the continent without giving room for external interference which usually comes with interests. read more...
Tuesday, 05-21-13, 9:10Africa Loses U.S.$50 Billion Annually to Illicit Fund Flow - Mbeki[Premium Times]The Chairman of the United Nations High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa, Thabo Mbeki, has said that the continent loses, at least, $50 billion annually through illicit fund flows. read more...
Tuesday, 05-21-13, 9:10Africa Loses $50bn Annually to Illicit Fund Flow - Mbeki[Premium Times]The Chairman of the United Nations High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa, Thabo Mbeki, has said that the continent loses, at least, $50 billion annually through illicit fund flows. read more...
Monday, 05-20-13, 9:12Mandela's Daughters Sue Him - Report[SAPA]Nelson Mandela's daughters are suing him for the rights to his artworks and control of his millions, The Star reported on Monday. read more...
Monday, 05-20-13, 8:01Gupta Plane Scandal - Govt Report Released[SAPA]Cape Town -The police and NPA were responsible for deciding whether the Gupta family would be prosecuted for the irregular landing of their plane at Waterkloof Air Base, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe said on Sunday. read more...
Sunday, 05-19-13, 13:36South Africa Mourns Popular TV Host's Sudden Death[SAPA]President Jacob Zuma, political parties and the broadcasting community expressed shock and sadness on Sunday at the death of SABC television and radio presenter Vuyo Mbuli. read more...
Sunday, 05-19-13, 6:53Circumcision Process Must Be Monitored[IFP]The IFP calls on the Department of Health to monitor the circumcision process in initiation schools, so as to avoid further deaths. IFP Spokesperson on Health, Mrs Hilda Msweli (MP) said, "Cooperation between the Department of Health and the Traditional leaders is needed, and it will decrease the high number of deaths. Doctors should be involved in the process, to make sure that any initiate who needs urgent medical assistance receives it quickly. Some initiates died from complications due to the severe lo read more...
Sunday, 05-19-13, 6:45IFP Wants R65 Million Sports Awards Budget Readjusted[IFP]"Our nation's sportsmen and women must be celebrated for their achievements and rewarded accordingly. However, spending R65 million on an event is beyond excessive and the department needs to cut down the amount of money used for the Sports Awards", said the IFP spokesperson on Sports and Recreation, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa MP. read more...


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