Britain is not to blame for Kenya’s endemic culture of political corruption and sleaze. Yet its credentials are far from unblemished. This is one of the conclusions that British author and journalist Michela Wrong reaches in her latest book “Its our turn to eat: the story of a Kenyan whistleblower”. The West’s late twentieth century […]
Diski dancers fly off to Vietnam to show off their moves
Joburg’s young Diski dancing experts are in Vietnam this week to show off South African spirit and culture ahead of the World Cup. The 14 young dancers and a choreographer will perform the Diski dance and other traditional and modern dances in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi for Freedom Day celebrations this week. After […]
South Africa: Soccer City ready for 2010
When the last whistle has been blown and all the soccer fans have gone home, what will happen to the R3,4 billion Soccer City Stadium? Soccer City is the venue for the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup opening match between South Africa and Mexico on June 11. Final touch-ups are being done on the the […]
Minister bemoans ‘marked’ increase in coups in Africa
International Relations and Co-operation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has bemoaned the resurgence of coups and other unconstitutional changes of government in Africa, saying they increased markedly in the past two years. Addressing Parliament during her budget vote last week, she said such upheavals were unnecessary “setbacks” for peace and security gains made on the continent. She […]
President Zuma breaks Aids taboo
President Jacob Zuma revealed his HIV status on Sunday as he launched a scaled-up counselling and testing campaign. “After careful consideration, I have decided to share my test results with South Africans,” said Zuma, who said he had tested negative recently. “The purpose is to promote openness and to eradicate the silence and stigma that […]
Interview to director Antonio Baiocco
Piervincenzo Canale interviewed Antonio Baiocco, director of film “Il mercante di stoffe” after the international award “Antonietta Labisi”, Saturday 17 March in Catania (Italy)
Interview to Corrado Labisi
Interview to Corrado Labisi, president of international association “Antonietta Labisi”, who award presidential candidate in Ivory Coast, Jacqueline Lohoues – Oble.
Zuma to meet Supersports United team
President Jacob Zuma will meet with the Supersports United team and management tomorrow, at 9am at Esselen Park. The President wishes to congratulate the team on being Champions of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) for 3 consecutive seasons. The meeting is also aimed at promoting the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The media is invited to […]
Zuma concludes Namibian working visit
President Jacob Zuma on Thursday ended his two-day working visit to Namibia, the Presidency said. He attended the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) conference in the country’s capital city Windhoek. Sacu was established in 1910 as a customs union agreement between South Africa and the high commission territories of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland. “The conference […]
IMF sees South Africa bouncing back with 2,6% growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upwards its forecast for South African economic growth this year, but warned the recovery will be “tempered” by high unemployment, tight credit and rand strength. It sees the economy growing 2,6% this year, faster than its previous forecast of 1,7% made last October. The IMF’s latest estimate is […]