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Free State Health to strengthen non-profit organisationsWelkom - The Free State Department of Health has adopted a new strategy to strengthen non-profit organisations which render primary health care services to the community. Read more ... |
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Mbeki did not benefit from the arms deal, says PahadCape Town - At no stage did President Thabo Mbeki or the Presidency benefit in any way from the strategic defence procurement, says Minister in the Presidency Essop Pahad. Read more ... |
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SA women hockey suffer defeat against agile China
China has displayed patches of classical Asian hockey to run South Africa ragged in front of a boisterous home crowd in women's Olympic hockey today. Combining fluid long passes with crafty stick work and energetic set play, the hosts won 3-0 in pool A to stay on course for a semifinal berth. China, who finished fifth in the Athens Games, drew first blood in the sixth minute when Tang Chunling scored off a free hit, igniting celebrations among the partisan crowd. |
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South African Woman of the YearArts, culture & communications (and overall winner) Janet Buckland - known simply as "Mama J" to the communities she works with in the Eastern Cape - has been responsible for the initiation and creation of a significant number of successful arts and culture projects in the province. She combined her understanding of the value of the arts, particularly theatre, in the lives of all South Africans with her skills as a performer, director, fundraiser and administrator to direct these projects over a number of years. The most notably project is Ubom! the Eastern Cape Drama Company, which was the first full-time professional drama company in the province. It brings theatre presentations and drama workshops to thousands of people in schools and communities all over the Eastern Cape. Since its inception almost six years ago, Ubom! has reached audiences totalling more than 178 000. It also has provided 36 full-time contracts for actors to work in the Eastern Cape. Buckland raises the funds to sustain it herself. SAinfo reporter and Shoprite Checkers / SABC2 Woman of the Year Awards |
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Youth activities |
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Thought of the week |
“You need to know that you are never too big for your own people. They were the ones who saw the potential in you before you before others had even heard about you” |
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Drug Abuse Drug abuse amongst youth is increasingly at an alarming rate in South Africa. As a parent you need to be forewarned about the legal consequences your child faces should the police catch him/her in possession of drugs. In terms of the Drug and Drug Trafficking law in South Africa anyone who deals in or uses a dangerous dependence-producing drug, or any substance from which drugs can be manufactured, is guilty of a criminal offence for which punishment may be imprisonment of up to 25yrs or both imprisonment and a fine. |
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If your child is arrested the offender has the right to keep silent and right to legal representation. You can call Safe line on 08000 355 53 or visit www.nicro.co.za |
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Historical facts |
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21 May 1987 – The Soweto City Council serves notices on Winnie Mandela, Albertina Sisulu, Ntato Motlana and Ellen Khuzwayo to pay their rent or face eviction. |
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Trivia |
Q What is the name of the only street in the world to house two Nobel Peace Prize winners is in Soweto. Click here for the answer | |
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Calendar Days |
August Women’s Month 09 August 2008 – National Women’s Day |
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