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CW: Statement by Corruption Watch, anti-corruption NGO, on launched a series of Street Theatre activations as part of the on-going anti-corruption public awareness campaign (23/05/2013)

STATEMENT

Corruption Watch has launched a series of Street Theatre activations as part of the on-going anti-corruption public awareness campaign which aims to encourage South Africans to report corruption....

After crushing Mali Islamists, France pushes deal with Tuaregs

MALI WAR

After winning adulation across Mali for a five month military offensive that crushed al Qaeda fighters, France is now frustrating some of its allies by pushing for a political settlement with a...

Azevedo looks to resurrect WTO with patient diplomacy

TRADE

Roberto Azevedo, picked on Tuesday to head the World Trade Organization, is in every respect the quintessential Brazilian diplomat: a well-spoken, competent and smooth negotiator with a knack for...

SAHRC: Statement by the South African Human Rights Commission, on successfull mediation of a social network racism dispute (11/05/2013)

STATEMENT

The South African Human Rights Commission has successfully facilitated a mediation, and reached an agreement between FW de Klerk Foundation and Mr Kemo Waters, a spiritual leader and founder of the...

SA: Collins Chabane: Address by the Minister in The Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, on the occasion of the Government Communication and Information System Budget Vote, National Assembly, Cape Town (09/05/2013)

SPEECH

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) mandate was, since its establishment, to serve as the central communications agency of a relatively new democratic government leading the...

FEDUSA: Statement by Federation of Unions of South Africa, embraces use of digital media to reach youth (03/05/2013)

STATEMENT

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) launched a video on Worker’s Day that aims to reach its members through the use of digital media. The video titled “FEDUSA – Let Your Voice...

Kenya chief justice denies taking bribe in presidential petition

BRIBERY

Kenya's chief justice on Monday denied accusations that he had received bribes to rule in favour of President Uhuru Kenyatta in a petition challenging the outcome of last month's election that was...

SA: Mangosuthu Buthelezi: Address by the Inkatha Freedom Party President, at the South African Democratic Students Movement National Conference, University of the Free State, QwaQwa Campus (27/04/2013)

SPEECH

As I rise today to speak to you, the students of the South African Democratic Students' Movement, I am reminded of the words of US President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt who led the United...

SA: Statement by the Novartis Malaria Initiative, signs on to support Malaria No More's 'Power of One' campaign to stride towards a future without malaria (25/04/2013)

STATEMENT

Novartis and 'Malaria No More', a leading global charity determined to end malaria deaths, announced today that they are joining forces on the Power of One campaign to help close the treatment gap...

Threats to privacy and freedom of expression – A family affair

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

A number of Bills are before Parliament that have the very real potential to inhibit the free flow of information and ideas on electronic communications networks while allowing the state to monitor...

No corruption probe for Vavi – Cosatu

CORRUPTION

No investigation is being conducted into corruption allegations against Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, the trade union federation said on Monday. "There is a discussion on certain...

SA: Kgosientso Ramokgopa: Address by the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, during the State of the City Address, City Hall, Tshwane (04/04/2013)

SPEECH

It’s an immense honour and a distinct privilege to address this grand gathering on the occasion of the second annual State of the City Address. Approximately a year ago the incumbent...

Mobility in Education: can mobile devices support teaching and learning in South Africa?

HELEN SUZMAN FOUNDATION

From smart phones to tablets, from Mxit to Facebook to Twitter to Pinterest- mobile technology is rapidly transforming the way we live, study, play and communicate. Download the full article above.

DA: Statement by Neil Campbell, DA Gauteng Spokesperson on Roads and Transport, demands answers on Gautrain cable theft chaos (20/03/2013)

STATEMENT

The DA will request an explanation from Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Ismail Vadi on the cable theft that cast the Gautrain's north-south line into chaos this morning.

South Africans have yet to discover the real power of social media

SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Wireless communication and social media platforms have provided citizens with previously unimaginable possibilities to engage politically. For example, during the 2012 United States presidential...

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