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There is an ancient piece of Chinese wisdom that says, ‘You die from your feet up’. Essentially, this is very simple advice to keep moving throughout your life, to ensure our ability to balance on our feet is good and an encouragement to take good care of our feet throughout our life, especially in later …
Cape Town and Gauteng – Windows are no longer just functional barriers—they are canvases for creativity and communication. With Contra-Vision, businesses and homeowners can turn ordinary glass surfaces into stunning visual displays without sacrificing natural light or visibility. Window Art, a leader in innovative vinyl applications, is proud to introduce the transformative potential of Contra-Vision …
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Nelson Mandela Bay – Surfing South Africa proudly announces the Royal St Andrews Hotel SA Interclub Championships at Pollock Beach in Gqeberha. This event will take place on 1 April and is the first event in the Nelson Mandela Bay Surf Fest. It will be followed by the Sea Harvest Pipe Junior SAST event on April …
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The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) introduced a national SANBI Gardens Membership in April 2024. In 2025, the organisation, which manages 11 national botanical and two zoological gardens across eight of South Africa’s nine provinces, is announcing additional membership packages making it even easier for South Africans to connect with nature. As of March …
The stunning indigenous gardens of Renishaw Hills in Scottburgh provided a perfect backdrop for a special event celebrating the visionary work of renowned botanist, landscaper, and author Dr Elsa Pooley. On Thursday, 20 March, guests gathered for the launch of her latest book, South African Indigenous Garden Plants: The Gardener’s Guide. This beautifully illustrated, encyclopaedic …
Thousands of artisanal gold miners toil in the dirt in a mine controlled by political elites
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In the PR World we have a ‘difficult to define’ relationship with journalists – we hate it when they don’t publish our puff pieces and love them to bits when they do. In any event journalism as an industry is under threat and it is behove upon us as PR Professionals to support and promote …
President Ramaphosa concludes visit to the Republic of Namibia
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his working visit to the Republic of Namibia, where he attended the inauguration ceremony of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
The ceremony which coincided with the Republic’s 35th Anniversary of Independence Day, was held on Friday, 21 March 2025, at the State House in Windhoek.
The President joined other Heads of State and Government who attended the ceremony, to congratulate President Nandi-Ndaitwah on becoming the fifth and first female President of the Republic.
President Ramaphosa has described the occasion as a monumental celebration for women empowerment for embracing and recognising the role women play in the African continent and the opportunities given to women to show their capabilities and leadership.
“Our hearts are warm from what we witnessed here today that the role of women has been fully embraced, and we also embrace it. As many countries on the continent, we wait for the moment, when the women on our continent will rise to the top,” President Ramaphosa said.
The working visit provided an opportunity to reaffirm the strategic nature of the cordial bilateral relations between South Africa and Namibia and further consolidate bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
South Africa and Namibia enjoy excellent bilateral relations due to the deep fraternal and historic relationship cemented during the fight against colonialism and apartheid.
Namibia’s stability and the interrelated ties with South Africa make the country a natural strategic partner not only in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), but also in the broader African Union (AU) context and globally.
President Ramaphosa said he is looking forward to working closely with the new President and her government to advance mutual political and economic interest and the integration of the African continent.
Both countries pursue Africa’s renewal, South-South Cooperation, and the promotion of a rules-based international system.
The President was accompanied by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola. – SAnews.gov.za
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The Unlimited Powers the First-of-its-Kind U13 Cricket Tournament at Kingsmead Durban, South Africa – The Unlimited, an authorised financial services provider, has stepped up as the title sponsor of The Unlimited African Warriors Under 13 Cricket Tournament, set to take place from 21 to 22 March 2025 at Kingsmead. “The Unlimited African Warriors Under 13 …
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Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the world, and Africa accounts for a large portion of the global tuberculosis burden with a significant number of new cases and deaths occurring in the region. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 2.5 million people fell ill with TB in the African region …
Human Rights Day should be a time for reflection
While many have been looking forward to the long weekend provided by Human Rights Day, its commemoration should not only provide an opportunity to connect with loved ones but should also inspire the nation to reflect on the gains the country has made.
“What is important as we’re about to celebrate Human Rights Day is that we should be a proud nation and country given where we come from,” Deputy Director-General for Court Administration at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD), Lucky Mohalaba told SAnews, in a recent interview with the South African Government news agency.
March 2025 marks over six decades since the painful events of 21 March 1960 where 69 lives were lost in the Sharpeville Massacre. The massacre came to be as a result of citizens choosing to protest against the then pass laws of the apartheid government.
Lives were lost and many were injured not only in that massacre in Gauteng, but across the country as a whole.
When the country attained democracy in 1994, government declared 21 March as a national day to commemorate Human Rights Day. The month of March was also declared as Human Rights Month.
“[We ought to remember] the atrocities that were committed against the people of this country who were fighting for their rights. Given the forcefulness of the then regime to deny the people of this country their rights, whether it be in [the] health sector, education and so on, we should be very proud about where we come from, and the victories that we scored in 1994.
“At the present moment we should take leave in terms of our constitutional dispensation as South Africans and be proud of the Constitution which offers every one of us our rights as enshrined in the Bill of Rights. I think that should be celebrated given the dark history of this country,” Mohalaba told SAnews.
Contained in South Africa’s Constitution, the Bill of Rights is a cornerstone of democracy and “enshrines the rights of all people in our country and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom.”
Among its tenets is that everyone is equal before the law and that the state may not unfairly discriminate directly or indirectly against anyone on one or more grounds, including race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, amongst others.
The Bill of Rights also states that everyone has inherent dignity and the right to have their dignity respected and protected.
The DDG’s comments come as Deputy President Paul Mashatile is set to deliver the Human Rights Day keynote address in the Eastern Cape today.
The Deputy President will deliver the address on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Derrick Ferreira Stadium in Kariega which is located within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
Human Rights commemorative events this year are being held under the theme, “Deepening a Culture of Social Justice and Human Rights”.
“This is a call for a renewed and strengthened commitment from all levels of society, to accelerate practical solutions in driving inclusive growth and job creation, to reduce poverty and tackle the high cost of living, and to build a capable, ethical and developmental State,” the Presidency said in a statement on Wednesday.
In its statement, it stated that this is an important day, which also honours 35 people who were killed on 21 March 1985, when apartheid police targeted community members after a funeral in Uitenhage and KwaLanga.
This year, government chose Kariega to host the national commemoration as the State’s initiative to rotate national days, allowing communities across all provinces to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the liberation struggle.
According to the Presidency, it also provides an opportunity to reflect on and evaluate the progress made towards building a non-racial, non-sexist, democratic, and united nation.
Constitutionalism
Mohalaba added that government is committed to promoting constitutionalism.
“What we can say to South Africans as the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is that the department is still committed, led by the Minister [Mamoloko Kubayi], to ensure that we promote constitutionalism across the country.
“We are still committed to ensuring that people have access to justice using the facilities we have such as the courts and also reviewing apartheid legislation,” he said.
Mohalaba’s comments come as discussion documents into the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977 that were released for comment in February with the closing date for public input set for 31 March 2025.
The act makes provision for procedures and related matters in criminal proceedings.
The documents were released by the South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC). The review seeks to address systemic challenges in the Act, particularly in relation to provisions that deal with arrest, bail, alternative dispute resolution, and victim participation in the criminal justice process.
READ | Deadline for comments into CPA discussion papers looms
The review seeks to address systemic challenges in the Act, particularly in relation to provisions that deal with arrest, bail, alternative dispute resolution, and victim participation in the criminal justice process.
“Those are matters that the department is really looking into, and I think [that for us] is to celebrate but at the same time, the laws that we have as a nation, we urge the nation to ensure that we protect these victories. [What we are saying] to the citizens of this country is that this department being at the centre of constitutionalism, is still committed to ensuring that the laws that have been passed by Parliament and signed off by the State President are applied to the fullest,” he explained.
The DDG said that government is committed to building a better South Africa.
“We are committed to work with the public at large to say that as we celebrate Human Rights Day. This department and government in particular, is committed to building a strong, united nation going forward for generations to come,” he said. - SAnews.gov.za
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Promotes community engagement, athletic excellence, and holistic education for MII students Maharishi Park, a new sports and recreation complex that further extends the Maharishi Invincibility Institute (MII) campus in Marshalltown, has officially opened. Developed in partnership with the people’s movement and urban renewal organisation Jozi My Jozi, and funded by One Resources Group (on behalf …
Judge says former NLC chief risk officer Marubini Ramatsekisa didn’t explain how he could live at an expensive golf estate while claiming to be unemployed
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The largest black-owned and managed industrial equipment supplier in South Africa, Shumani Industrial Equipment, has made a significant contribution to the South African Medical & Education Foundation (SAME) to provide resources and adequate infrastructure to cope with the number of learners at the Forte Secondary School in Dobsonville, Soweto. “The school is a pillar of …
Join the fun on Saturday, 29 March from 9am to 3pm, at Crocworld Conservation Centre’s parking area in Scottburgh, KZN South Coast for a vibrant craft market experience! Expect live music, unique crafts, fresh produce, delicious cakes, and more. Little ones will have a blast in the Kiddies Entertainment Area complete with inflatables and fun …
Thirty-one years into our constitutional democracy, terms such as social justice, social activists, social entrepreneurs and socio-economic rights have become ubiquitous in our social discourse. However, their true meanings warrant deeper reflection. According to the United Nations, “Social justice may be broadly understood as the fair and compassionate distribution of the fruits of economic growth.” …
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