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Helen Rossell, a Year 10 student from Germany, recently attended Capricorn High School (Cappies) for three months on a mission to learn about South Africa's cultural and ethnic diversity.The 15-year-old is participating in an exchange program in the city and has already learned some Pedi words, such as “Dumerang”. Helen has previously visited Ike Mafoto, a veteran of the African National Congress (ANC), to gather information about the apartheid regime. She was hosted by the Mafoto family in Bendor and said the warm welcome to the city, wonderful people, warm weather and delicious food such as pap and steak would…

Ghana will host the South African Cultural Season from October 15 to 20 as part of its efforts to promote regional integration and support efforts to expand trade in African cultural goods and services. This year's cultural season, the first of its kind in South Africa, also commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela and Mama Albertina Sisulu. It is celebrated through music, dance, fashion and design, exhibitions, crafts, murals, and other cultural expressions. [contextly_sidebar id=”vN1kx3xn7e7mrihVsBg8ojzT3u6uULmP”]South African Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Maggie Makotso-Sotu, reiterated the need to promote African culture as a unifying force. “We…

As the public debate for greater equality in South Africa's institutions gains momentum, there is an increasing need for an inclusive economy in South Africa. I believe a big part of that is that we have begun to realize that we cannot continue to view poverty as a simple economic indicator measured by the difference in household income between the rich and the poor. Masu. This is the standard assessment of the Gini index, with South Africa vying for the top spot alongside Brazil as the world's most unequal country, with the gap between rich and poor continuing to widen.…

Supporters of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) hold up shirts depicting newly elected ANC president and South African vice president Cyril Ramaphosa during a rally in Cape Town on February 11, 2018. .Roger Bosch | AFP | Getty ImagesMost of South Africa's land is owned by the white minority, a vestige of its colonial past. Although apartheid ended almost 25 years ago, South African society remains one of the most unequal societies in the world.”The public hearing has made it clear that the people want greater clarity in the constitution on expropriation of land without compensation,” Ramaphosa said…

According to co-founder and managing director Reginald Pillay, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) dominate the South African economy, and as they begin to adapt to changing market conditions, different types of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are growing. Demand for consulting services is expected to increase significantly. Director of business advisory firm Ariston Global. As a developing economy, small and medium-sized enterprises make up a large part of South Africa's business environment, indicating potential for future growth. More than 90% of the country's formal enterprises fall into the SME sector, accounting for well over half of the employees and more…

South Africa: Campaign to allay fears about social subsidies SAnews.gov.za, March 3, 2017 The Ministry of Social Development will launch a national public and stakeholder engagement campaign to allay public fears and anxieties around benefit payments… Read more » South Africa: Minister Batabile Dlamini explains the MEC in charge of social development South Australian Government, 3 March 2017 The Minister of Social Development, MP Batabile Dlamini, met with MECs responsible for social development and regional executives from South African Social Security… Read more » South Africa: Corruption watchdog joins calls for Batabile Dlamini's removal News24Wire, March 2, 2017 Corruption watchdogs…

Skip to content HouseBetrayed promises: understanding South Africa's political crisis Betrayed promises: understanding South Africa's political crisis Join us for a conversation hosted by the Development Policy Research Unit (DPRU), the Faculty of Commerce and Law at the University of Cape Town, and the Center for Complex Systems in Transition at Stellenbosch University. South Africa's political crisis is not just the takeover of the country by a corrupt elite. A recently published study, “Betrayal of Promises: How South Africa is Being Stolen,” shows that a neo-patriarchal system of governance has emerged, based on a highly unstable symbiosis between a constitutional…

The death of former Social Development Minister Dr. Zola Skweiya, three days before her birthday on April 11, robs this country of one of its most revered sons. An accomplished freedom fighter and veteran of the struggle for freedom, he leaves behind a rich legacy of selfless dedication to public service and building a caring society and better lives for the poor. I did. Dr Skweyer is highly regarded for his role as head of the ANC's legal and constitutional affairs department, which played a key role in drafting the constitution and negotiating for a free and democratic South Africa.…

Indian High Commissioner to South Africa Ruchira Kamboj on Tuesday announced a business summit to be held by the two countries at the end of April to boost economic cooperation between the two countries. The first-of-its-kind two-day business summit, organised by the Indian High Commission in collaboration with various South African government agencies, aims to maximize the potential of economic and commercial partnership between the two countries, leveraging sectors including automotive, healthcare, mining, agro & food processing and future skilled industries. Speaking at the launch in Johannesburg, Kambozi said South Africa's fourth largest trading partner had been planning the summit…

Reading time: 2 minutesSouth Africa's High Commissioner to India Ruchira Kamboj on Tuesday launched the launch of a business summit to be held by the two countries at the end of April, aimed at boosting bilateral economic cooperation. The first-ever two-day business summit, hosted by the High Commission of India in collaboration with various South African government agencies, will highlight the economic and commercial partnership between the two countries by leveraging the automotive, healthcare, mining and agriculture sectors. We aim to maximize the potential of – Food processing, future skill industries, etc. Speaking at a presentation in Johannesburg, Kamboyi said…